fork
word
/ˈfɔɹk/
fork
/fˈɔːk/
fawk
Definition
A fork is a tool with a handle and usually four points, used for eating food. It can also mean a place where a road, path, or river divides into two parts.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, 'fork' means the eating utensil. Common phrases include 'knife and fork' and 'at the fork in the road.' Do not confuse it with 'spoon' or 'knife.' In technical contexts, it can also mean a copied version of software, but that is less basic.
Spanish: tenedor - bifurcaciónPortuguese (BR): garfo - bifurcaçãoPortuguese (PT): garfo - bifurcaçãoChinese (Simplified): 叉子 - 岔路 - 分叉Chinese (Traditional): 叉子 - 岔路 - 分叉Hindi: कांटा (खाने का) - दोराहा - शाखा मार्गArabic: شوكة - تفرّع الطريقBengali: কাঁটা চামচ - মোড় (রাস্তা বা নদী)Russian: вилка - развилка (дороги, реки)Japanese: フォーク - 分かれ道Vietnamese: nĩa - ngã ba (đường, sông)Korean: 포크 - 갈림길Turkish: çatal - yol ayrımıUrdu: کانٹا - دو راہ (راستہ)Indonesian: garpu - percabangan (jalan, sungai)
Example Sentences
I need a fork for my salad.
basic
The road splits at the fork.
basic
She put the fork next to the plate.
basic
Can you grab me a clean fork from the drawer?
natural
We stopped at a fork in the trail to check the map.
natural
Take the left fork if you want to get to the lake.
natural