Definition of fork
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an implement with two or more prongs used especially for taking up (as in eating), pitching, or digging
2
: a forked part, tool, or piece of equipment
3a
: a division into branches or the place where something divides into branches
b
: confluence
4
: one of the branches into which something forks
5
: an attack by one chess piece (such as a knight) on two pieces simultaneously
fork
verb
forked; forking; forks
Definition of fork (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to divide into two or more branches
where the road forks
2a
: to use or work with a fork
b
: to turn into a fork
1
: to give the form of a fork to
forking her fingers
2
: to attack (two chessmen) simultaneously
3
: to raise, pitch, dig, or work with a fork
fork hay
4
: pay, contribute
—used with over, out, or up had to fork over $5000
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The first known use of fork was before the 12th century
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