pitchfork

noun

pitch·​fork ˈpich-ˌfȯrk 

: a long-handled fork that has two or three long somewhat curved prongs and is used especially in pitching hay

pitchfork transitive verb

Examples of pitchfork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Locals saw the pitchfork as outdated—four tines would have been more appropriate—and the woman unforgivably dour. — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Today, the pitchforks are out, and who else better represents the hubris and greed of late-stage capitalism? — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Traditionally, there’s this rendering of hell as a dark cave with fire, and there’s the devil with a pitchfork poking everybody with it. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

High expectations could turn into lanterns and pitchforks quickly. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pitchfork

• bork
• dork
• fork
• pork
• stork
• torque

Kids Definition

pitchfork

noun

pitch·​fork ˈpich-ˌfȯ(ə)rk 

: a tool with a long handle and usually two to five metal prongs that is used especially in pitching hay

pitchfork verb