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pitchfork

/ˈpɪtʃˌfɔɹk/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a tool with a long handle and sharp points, used for lifting hay or straw.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

The farmer used a pitchfork to move the hay into the barn.

Be careful with that pitchfork — the prongs are very sharp.

Learning Path

Full Definition

An agricultural tool comprising a fork attached to a long handle used for pitching hay or bales of hay high up onto a haystack.

Related Words

Synonyms:
hayforkfork
Word Family:
pitchforks

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