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
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This colorful gardening set comes with a sturdy canvas tote that stands up on its own and holds a watering can, gloves, rake, shovel, and pitchfork.
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Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
Christopher Brian Roe, of Raytown, was accused of assaulting police and carrying a pitchfork on the Capitol grounds during the Jan. 6 riot.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
One morning Christopher discovers a neighbor’s dog impaled by a pitchfork and becomes determined to solve its murder.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2024
When an altercation erupted between a rioter and a Capitol Police officer, the document said, Roe — with the pitchfork in his right hand — moved forward and pushed the officer with his left hand.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
Kindly lower your pitchforks, Bugs Bunny fans: Looney Tunes isn’t going anywhere.
—EW.com, 28 Nov. 2023
Maintain and clean canals and drainage ditches using shovels, hoes, rakes, pitchforks and power tools.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
After arriving at the Capitol, the probable cause affidavit said, Roe moved close to police with the pitchfork in hand, then grabbed a bicycle rack that was in front of the officers and dragged it toward the crowd.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
Wearing a Mets blue-and-orange mitt with an image of a ghost and a pitchfork, Senga (2-0) walked three and whiffed six.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2023
Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
Christopher Brian Roe, of Raytown, was accused of assaulting police and carrying a pitchfork on the Capitol grounds during the Jan. 6 riot.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
One morning Christopher discovers a neighbor’s dog impaled by a pitchfork and becomes determined to solve its murder.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2024
When an altercation erupted between a rioter and a Capitol Police officer, the document said, Roe — with the pitchfork in his right hand — moved forward and pushed the officer with his left hand.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
Kindly lower your pitchforks, Bugs Bunny fans: Looney Tunes isn’t going anywhere.
—EW.com, 28 Nov. 2023
Maintain and clean canals and drainage ditches using shovels, hoes, rakes, pitchforks and power tools.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
After arriving at the Capitol, the probable cause affidavit said, Roe moved close to police with the pitchfork in hand, then grabbed a bicycle rack that was in front of the officers and dragged it toward the crowd.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
Wearing a Mets blue-and-orange mitt with an image of a ghost and a pitchfork, Senga (2-0) walked three and whiffed six.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2023
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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
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