pitchfork
noun/ˈpɪtʃfɔrk/
Frequency rank: #12,934 most common English word
Meaning
a long-handled farm tool with two or more sharp metal prongs, used for lifting and pitching hay or straw.
Example sentence
The farmer used pitchfork to toss hay into the barn.
Synonyms & related words
- fork
- hayfork
- tine
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