pitchfork
/ˈpɪtʃˌfɔɹk/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
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.