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单词 pitchfork
释义

pitchfork

noun

pitch·​fork ˈpich-ˌfȯrk How to pronounce pitchfork (audio)
: a long-handled fork that has two or three long somewhat curved prongs and is used especially in pitching hay
pitchfork transitive verb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Surveillance video found of the incident showed Alicia reaching into the dumpster with a pitchfork to pierce the dead raccoon and remove it, the statement reads. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 The logo, which combines the pitchfork and a halo pays homage to Sun Devil supporters of the past and present. Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2022 Try turning it over with the pitchfork or shovel to add air, and add some dead leaves or shredded newspaper to restore balance. Susan Brownstein, cleveland, 14 June 2022 Officials arrested a Central Florida woman for waving a pitchfork and whip outside of a local Publix in the middle of a rainstorm. Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2022 Davison exits his house with the AR-15 as a mob approaches with a pitchfork and other weapons. Tara Kavaler, The Arizona Republic, 6 July 2022 Then, the vaccinator mixed in a sterile liquid and scratched the live virus vaccine into the skin with a specialized two-pronged needle shaped like a tiny pitchfork. Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Though the resulting image cut off the tines of the pitchfork. Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2022 One of the covers was a professional skateboarder holding a pitchfork dressed up as Satan with horns, like doing a kick-flip over a stack of burning Bibles. Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pitchfork

noun

pitch·​fork ˈpich-ˌfȯrk How to pronounce pitchfork (audio)
: a tool having a long handle and usually two to five metal prongs that is used especially for lifting and tossing hay or straw
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