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pitchfork

nounfeminine/fuɾˈkiʎɐ/medium

for·qui·lha

Definition

A farm tool with two or more long, curved metal prongs, used for lifting and pitching hay, straw, or manure.
The farmer used a pitchfork to load the hay onto the cart.
The pitchfork was leaning against the barn wall.
Common collocations
hay pitchforkwooden pitchforkto wield a pitchforkpitchfork handle

Etymology

Derivado de 'forca', do latim 'furca'.

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