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Fork

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separateverb(transitive) To divide (a thing) into separate parts.
crotchnounThe ventral area (very bottom) of the human body between where the legs fork from the torso, in the area of the genitals and anus.
ramificationnoun(figurative, often in the plural) An offshoot of a decision, fact etc.; a consequence or implication, especially one which complicates a situation.
ramifyverb(ambitransitive) To divide into branches or subdivisions.
branchingnounA process of forming a branch.
legnounA limb or appendage that an animal uses for support or locomotion on land.
forkingnoundivision into forks
branchnounThe woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.
pitchforknounAn agricultural tool comprising a fork with sparse, light tines, attached to a long handle, used for pitching hay (especially loose hay) high up onto a stack (as on a wagon or haystack, or into a haymow).

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pitchforknounAn agricultural tool comprising a fork with sparse, light tines, attached to a long handle, used for pitching hay (especially loose hay) high up onto a stack (as on a wagon or haystack, or into a haymow).
branchnounThe woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.
branchingnounA process of forming a branch.
ramificationnoun(figurative, often in the plural) An offshoot of a decision, fact etc.; a consequence or implication, especially one which complicates a situation.
crotchnounThe ventral area (very bottom) of the human body between where the legs fork from the torso, in the area of the genitals and anus.
legnounA limb or appendage that an animal uses for support or locomotion on land.
ramifyverb(ambitransitive) To divide into branches or subdivisions.
separatenoun(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially articles of clothing such as blouses, skirts, jackets, and pants.
platenounA slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
toastingnounThe action of making a toast (celebratory call to drink).
spadingnounThe act by which soil is spaded, or turned over by digging.
chanountea, (sometimes dialect) specifically masala chai
porknoun(chiefly uncountable) The meat of a pig.
tablenoun(countable) Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses.
jewelrynounUS standard spelling of jewellery. [Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.]
jewelnounA valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.
bandnounA strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.
yokenounSenses relating to a frame around the neck.
clevisnounA U-shaped coupling having holes at each end, through which a bolt is run; used especially to fit attachments to a tractor or other vehicle as it allows a degree of rotation about the bolt.
hooknounA rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.

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