forked
/ˈfɔrkt/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
- (adj) having two meanings with intent to deceive
Usage(s):
- The thing has a long, skinny forked tongue with yellow stripes.
- This year, the northeastern province of Liaoning forked out an estimated $13 million on metal detectors and cameras to discourage would-be cheaters.
- But the road forked somewhere, dividing those most directly affected from everyone else.
Quotes
- "The guy going to net the hardest is Toews," said Vigneault. "He's pitch-forked and run Louie and everything you need to do to create offence and on top of that, he's a real skilled player. We know what we need to do here and we're confident...on May 7, 2010 By: Alain Vigneault Source: Montreal Gazette
- "A fearful black cloud was rent by forked and quivering bursts of flame, and parted to reveal great tongues of fire. ...... Darkness fell, not the dark of a moonless or cloudy night, but as if the lamp had been put out in a dark room," wrote...on Oct 20, 2005 By: Pliny the Younger Source: Santa Fe New Mexican
- "The Egyptians are speaking with a forked tongue," Public Security Minister Avi Dichter told the radio.on Aug 27, 2007 By: Avi Dichter Source: CBS News
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