noun
pitchfork
PIHCH-fawrk
Pitchfork (noun) means a long-handled farm tool with sharp tines, used for lifting and moving hay or straw. Example: “He used a pitchfork to load hay onto the wagon.”
noun
1
A long-handled farm tool with sharp tines, used for lifting and moving hay or straw.
"He used a pitchfork to load hay onto the wagon."
verb
1
To lift or move something with a pitchfork.
"They pitchforked the straw into the barn before the rain."
How to use pitchfork
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA farm tool for tossing hay, or the act of moving hay with one.
Common pairings
wield a pitchfork
hay pitchfork
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Word forms
- Plural
- pitchforks
- Third person singular
- pitchforks
- Past tense
- pitchforked
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Etymology
From Middle English pichfork, formed from pitch (in the sense "to throw or toss") + fork.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “pitchfork” mean?
The word “pitchfork” means a long-handled farm tool with sharp tines, used for lifting and moving hay or straw. In plain terms, a farm tool for tossing hay, or the act of moving hay with one.
How do you pronounce “pitchfork”?
“Pitchfork” is pronounced PIHCH-fawrk (/ˈpɪt͡ʃˌfɔɹk/ in IPA).
How do you use “pitchfork” in a sentence?
Here is “pitchfork” used in a sentence: “He used a pitchfork to load hay onto the wagon.”
What part of speech is “pitchfork”?
Depending on how it is used, “pitchfork” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “pitchfork” come from?
The word “pitchfork” comes from Middle English. From Middle English pichfork, formed from pitch (in the sense "to throw or toss") + fork.
How many meanings does “pitchfork” have?
“Pitchfork” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long-handled farm tool with sharp tines, used for lifting and moving hay or straw.
