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fork

Definition

  • noun: a small tool with two or more pointed parts (called prongs or tines) used for picking up and eating food
  • noun: an implement with two or more prongs used especially for taking up (as in eating), pitching, or digging
  • verb: to divide into two or more branches
  • verb: to divide into two parts
  • usually + 'over' or 'out'
  • synonyms: prong, after, branch

Examples

  • The company 'forked out' thousands of dollars to repair the damage.

  • He had to 'fork over' half his paycheck.

  • The road 'forks' to the north and south.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) to assemble my missile. Okay? Can you move? Okay, say it again. steps straight ahead. Then steps, that's from the door, fork right, steps, turn right. Yinsen! Yinsen! Stark! Say something. Say something back to him. - He's speaking Hungarian. I don't... - Then speak Hungarian. (..)
    2008 Iron Man