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pitchfork

UK
/ˈpɪtʃfɔːk/
US
/ˈpɪtʃfɔrk/

Translations

pitchforknoun
pitchforks
pl
UK
/ˈpɪtʃfɔːk/
US
/ˈpɪtʃfɔrk/
The farmer used a pitchfork to move the hay.
Фермер использовал вилы, чтобы переместить сено.
Synonyms
prong
tine
fork
hayfork
pitchforkverb
pitchforked
Past Simple
pitchforked
Past Participle
pitchforking
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɪtʃfɔːk/
US
/ˈpɪtʃfɔrk/
Synonyms
toss
catapult into
propel into
dump into
cast into
shove into
throw into
hurl
fling
spear
stab
impale
skewer
prod
jab
shove
thrust
pitchforkadjective
UK
/ˈpɪtʃ.fɔːk/
US
/ˈpɪtʃ.fɔrk/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a pitchfork.
Synonyms
three-pronged
tridentate
trident-shaped
tridentiform
forked
forklike
fork-shaped

Definitions

pitchforknoun
A large, long-handled tool with sharp, widely spaced prongs, used for lifting and tossing hay.
The farmer used a pitchfork to move the hay into the barn.
A symbol often associated with rural life or used in imagery to represent rebellion or uprising.
In the painting, the peasants were depicted holding pitchforks as they marched towards the castle.
pitchforkverb
To lift or throw with or as if with a pitchfork.
The farmer pitchforked the hay into the barn.
To move or thrust suddenly and forcefully.
The strong wind pitchforked the leaves into the air.
pitchforkadjective
Relating to, designed for, or involving a pitchfork; used attributively before another noun.
He bought a pitchfork handle to replace the broken one.
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