pickle fork en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɪkl̩ ˌfɔːk/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌpɪk(ə)l ˈfɔɹk/ (General-American)
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From pickle + fork.
Meanings
- A fork with a long handle and usually two or three tines, used for extracting pickles from a tall jar.
- A long-handled tool with two prongs used to unseat ball-and-socket joints.
- (informal) A structure attaching an aircraft's wings to its body, having an arched shape with prongs at each end.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pickle forks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |