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

Napier was jettisoned last October, midway through his fourth season piloting the Gators, though the citizenry emerged with pitchforks well before then. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

One of Martha’s gardeners, Matthew Orrego, used a pitchfork to gently loosen the soil between the garlic stems, being careful not to pierce any of the garlic heads. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026

To avoid injury to the tuber, use a lifting motion with a pitchfork rather than stabbing with a shovel. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Pitchfork Steak Fondue Cowboys cook steaks on a pitchfork dunked in hot oil at this dinner event before the Medora Musical. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 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