The fork
Example: He eats pasta with a fork at dinner
Definition
"The fork" is a utensil with a handle and several narrow tines used for lifting food to the mouth or holding it while cutting. It is commonly used during meals, such as when someone eats pasta with a fork at dinner.
Etymology
The word "fork" originates from the Old English 'forca,' derived from Latin 'furca,' meaning a pitchfork or forked instrument. It has been used to describe various forked tools and utensils for centuries, evolving specifically into the eating utensil we know today.
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"The fork" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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