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forked adjective

  /fɔː(ɹ)kt/
  • That splits into two or more directions, or parts.
 glacach

fork noun

  /foɹk/ , /fɔ(ː)ɹk/ , /fɔːk/ , [fo̞ɹk]
  • Such a pronged tool having a long straight handle, generally for two-handed use, as used for digging, lifting, mucking, pitching, etc.
 gabhlóg, forc
  • (chess) The simultaneous attack of two adversary pieces with one single attacking piece (especially a knight).
  • (cycling, motorcycles, by abstraction from a pronged tool's shape) In a bicycle or motorcycle, the portion of the frameset holding the front wheel, allowing the rider to steer and balance, also called front fork.
 gabhal
  • Any of several types of pronged (tined) tools (physical tools), as follows:
 píce

fork verb

  /foɹk/ , /fɔ(ː)ɹk/ , /fɔːk/ , [fo̞ɹk]
  • (transitive) To move with a fork (as hay or food).
 píceáil
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