adjective
1. having prongs or tines; usually used in combination
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a three-tined fork
• Syn: ↑tined
• Similar to: ↑divided
2. resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
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the biramous appendages of an arthropod
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long branched hairs on its legson which pollen collects
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a forked river
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a forked tail
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forked lightning
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horseradish grown in poor soil may develop prongy roots
• Syn:
• Similar to: ↑divided
Useful english dictionary. 2012.