Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fork
noun
/fɔːrk/
Definition
A fork is a tool with a handle and several slender prongs, used for eating or serving food.
Examples
- She used a fork to eat her salad.
- At the fork in the road, we decided to take the left path.
- The software forked into two different versions after the disagreement.
Meaning
The term ‘fork’ can also refer to a branching point in something, like a road or a decision.
Synonyms
- Utensil
- Prong
- Branch
