Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pitchfork
noun
/ˈpɪtʃ.fɔːrk/
Definition
A farm tool with a long handle and sharp, two or three prongs used for lifting and transferring loose material such as hay or straw.
Examples
- He used a pitchfork to toss the hay into the barn.
- During the harvest, farmers often rely on pitchforks for easier handling of crops.
- The scarecrow was holding a rusty pitchfork, making it look more rustic.
Meaning
A pitchfork is primarily used in agriculture to move materials like hay, forks to transfer and manage farm produce or waste.
Synonyms
- hayfork
- digging fork
- garden fork
