fork

noun

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Derivations フォーク

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : fork
  • plural : forks
  • USPS abbreviation, singular : FRK
  • USPS abbreviation, plural : FRKS

Senses

  • a separate chain spiting from a main blockchain
  • new program, and line of software development, derived from an existing one
  • in chess, a tactic whereby a single piece makes two or more direct attacks simultaneously.
  • a utensil with spikes for placing food in the mouth
  • a tool with a long handle and multiple spikes for lifting, throwing, or digging
  • an intersection in a road or path where one road splits into two or more

fork

verb

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : fork
  • simple present, singular, third person : forks
  • simple past : forked
  • present participle : forking
  • past participle : forked

Senses

  • split off