fork
Translation
fork
Examples
I need a fork to eat my salad.
I need a fork to eat my salad.
Take the fork in the road to the left.
Take the fork in the road to the left.
Grammar Patterns
a fork (utensil) I need a fork.
a fork in the road (a split) There is a fork in the road.
Similar Words
Synonyms (for a split in a road): junction, branch, divide
Etymology
From Latin 'furca' meaning 'pitchfork', due to the similar shape of the tool.
Memory Tips
A fork has multiple prongs, just like a road can 'fork' into multiple paths.