forks
word · lemma: fork
/ˈfɔɹks/
/fˈɔːks/
Definition
Plural of 'fork': eating utensils with prongs used for picking up food. It can also mean branches in a road or river.
Usage & Nuances
Most often means eating utensils. Used in plural for sets or in restaurants. 'Forks in the road/river' is more formal/literary. Don't confuse with 'pitchfork' (farm tool). 'Forks' in technology can mean splits in software development.
Spanish: tenedoresPortuguese (BR): garfosPortuguese (PT): garfosChinese (Simplified): 叉子（复数）Chinese (Traditional): 叉子（複數）Hindi: कांटेArabic: شوَكBengali: কাঁটাচামচসমূহRussian: вилкиJapanese: フォークVietnamese: nĩaKorean: 포크들Turkish: çatallarUrdu: کانٹےIndonesian: garpu-garpu
Example Sentences
We need more forks for the dinner party.
basic
There are no clean forks left in the drawer.
basic
Put the forks on the left side of the plates.
basic
After the meal, I realized all the forks were missing from the table.
natural
There are two forks in the road ahead—take the one going left.
natural
My little brother always wants matching forks and spoons when he eats.
natural