pitchfork
noun/ˈpɪtʃfɔrk/
Frequency rank: #12,934 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
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 a rusty pitchfork to toss hay into the barn.
Synonyms & related words
- fork
- hayfork
- tine
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