pitch·fork (p ch fôrk )
n.
A large, long-handled fork with sharp, widely spaced prongs for lifting and pitching hay.
tr.v. pitch·forked, pitch·fork·ing, pitch·forks
To lift or toss with or as if with a pitchfork.
[Alteration (influenced by pichen, to throw) of Middle English pikforke : pik, pick; see pick2 or pik, spike; see pike5 + forke, fork; see fork.]
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pitchfork [ˈpɪtʃˌfɔːk]
n
(Engineering / Tools) a long-handled fork with two or three long curved tines for lifting, turning, or tossing hay
vb (tr)
1. (Engineering / Tools) to use a pitchfork on (something)
2. to thrust (someone) unwillingly into a position
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003
pitch•fork (ˈpɪtʃˌfɔrk)
n.
a large, long-handled fork for manually lifting and pitching hay, stalks of grain, etc.
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Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  pitchfork - a long-handled hand tool with sharp widely spaced prongs for lifting and pitching hay
hand tool - a tool used with workers' hands
tine - prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler
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| Verb | 1. | pitchfork - lift with a pitchfork; "pitchfork hay"
lift - take hold of something and move it to a different location; "lift the box onto the table"
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