Word: FORK
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Definition of FORK
- A pronged tool having a long straight handle, used for digging, lifting, throwing etc.
- A pronged tool for use in the garden; a smaller hand fork for weeding etc., or larger for turning over the soil.
- A gallows.
- To divide into two or more branches.
"A road, a tree, or a stream forks."
- To move with a fork (as hay or food).
- To spawn a new child process in some sense duplicating the existing process.
- To have sexual intercourse, to copulate.
"Fighting for peace is like fucking for virginity."
- To have sexual intercourse with.
- To insert oneโs penis, a dildo or other phallic object, into a specified orifice or cleft.
- The bottom of a sump into which the water of a mine drains.
- To bale a shaft dry.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "fork" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "fork" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FORK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FORK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FORK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FORK:
- # the fork effect
- # master of fork
- # playing with fork
- # in terms of fork
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