Simple Definition of forked

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forked

adjective

: divided into two parts at one end : shaped like the letter Y
a bird with a deeply forked tail
forked lightning
the forked tongue of a snake

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“Forked.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/forked. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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