forked

F0262800 (fôrkt, fôr′kĭd)adj.1. Having a fork; bifurcate: a forked river.2. Shaped like or similar to a fork: forked lightning; a forked tail.

forked

(fɔːkt; ˈfɔːkɪd) adj1. a. having a fork or forklike partsb. (in combination): two-forked. 2. having sharp angles; zigzag3. insincere or equivocal (esp in the phrase forked tongue) forkedly adv ˈforkedness n

forked

(fɔrkt, ˈfɔr kɪd)

adj. 1. having a fork or forklike branches. 2. zigzag, as lightning. Idioms: to speak with or have a forked tongue, to speak deceitfully; attempt to deceive. [1250–1300] fork•ed•ly (ˈfɔr kɪd li) adv. fork′ed•ness, n.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	forked - resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches; "the biramous appendages of an arthropod"; "long branched hairs on its legson which pollen collects"; "a forked river"; "a forked tail"; "forked lightning"; "horseradish grown in poor soil may develop prongy roots"bifurcate, biramous, branched, forficate, fork-like, prongy, prongeddivided - separated into parts or pieces; "opinions are divided"
	2.	forked - having two meanings with intent to deceive; "a sly double meaning"; "spoke with forked tongue"doubleambiguous, equivocal - open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead; "an equivocal statement"; "the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates"; "the officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness"; "popularity is an equivocal crown"; "an equivocal response to an embarrassing question"

forked

adjective branching, split, branched, divided, angled, pronged, zigzag, tined, Y-shaped, bifurcate(d) Jaegers are black birds with long forked tails.

Translations

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fork

(foːk) noun1. an instrument with two or more pointed pieces for piercing and lifting things. We usually eat with a knife, fork and spoon.叉2. the point at which a road, river etc divides into two or more branches or divisions. a fork in the river.分岔点3. one of the branches or divisions of a road, river etc into which the road, river etc divides. Take the left fork (of the road).分岔 verb1. (of a road, river etc) to divide into (usually two) branches or divisions. The main road forks here.分叉2. (of a person or vehicle) to follow one of the branches or divisions into which a road has divided. The car forked left.转向3. to lift or move with a fork. The farmer forked the hay.用叉叉起forked adjective divided into two branches or divisions. A snake has a forked tongue.叉状的fork-lift truck a small power-driven machine with an arrangement of steel prongs which can lift, raise up high and carry heavy things and stack them where required. 铲车，叉式升降装卸车 fork out to pay or give especially unwillingly. You have to fork out (money) for so many charities these days. 支付，付钱

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have a forked tongue

To make empty or false promises; to speak duplicitously or beguilingly. Likened to having the tongue of a serpent, a traditional symbol of deceit and dishonesty. That's the last time I lend Brian any money, that guy has a forked tongue! He learned quickly that having a forked tongue was an effective way of getting ahead in business.See also: forked, have, tongue

fork the fingers

To give a rude gesture with one's hand. This phrase is rarely heard today. I told you, it was an honest mistake, so don't fork the fingers at me!See also: finger, fork

forked tongue

A trait of someone who speaks in a dishonest or deceitful manner. Often used in the phrase "speak with (a) forked tongue." I wouldn't trust a thing Caitlin says, she's always speaking with a forked tongue.See also: forked, tongue

speak with a forked tongue

To make empty or false promises; to speak duplicitously or beguilingly. Likened to having the tongue of a serpent, a traditional symbol of deceit and dishonesty. It's becoming increasingly obvious that the senator spoke with a forked tongue during his campaign. He learned quickly that speaking with a forked tongue was an effective way of getting ahead in business.See also: forked, speak, tongue

fork over

To physically give someone something, often reluctantly. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fork" and "over." If you want the most cutting edge technology, you'd better be prepared to fork over the dough for it. Fork over your lunch money, dweeb.See also: fork, over

with (a) forked tongue

Duplicitously or beguilingly; untruthfully. It's becoming increasingly obvious that the president-elect spoke with forked tongue during his campaign. He learned quickly that speaking with a forked tongue was an effective way of getting ahead in business.See also: forked, tongue

fork out

1. To distribute food with a fork. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "fork" and "out." One of the caterers carved the meat and then forked it out for waiting guests.2. To give or dispense something, often money. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "fork" and "out." If you want the most cutting edge technology, you'd better be prepared to fork out the dough for it.3. To split off or move away from something else, as of a body of water. That part of the river forks out from where we're standing now.See also: fork, out

fork something out

(to someone) 1. Inf. Lit. to serve food to someone, using a fork. He forked out the chicken to everyone. He brought up a big dish of fried chicken and forked it out. 2. Fig. to give out something to someone. We forked the coupons out to everyone who asked for them. We forked out the coupons.See also: fork, out

fork something over (to someone)

Inf. to give something to someone. (Usually refers to money.) Come on! Fork the money over to me! Fork over the cash you owe me!See also: fork, over

speak with a forked tongue

Fig. to tell lies; to try to deceive someone. Jean's mother sounds very charming, but she speaks with a forked tongue. People tend to believe Fred because he seems plausible, but we know he speaks with a forked tongue.See also: forked, speak, tongue

fork over

Also, fork out or up . Hand over, pay up. For example, It's time you forked over what you owe, or He forked out a hundred for that meal, or Fork up or we'll sue. [Slang; early 1800s] See also: fork, over

speak with forked tongue

speak with a forked tongue

If someone speaks with forked tongue or speaks with a forked tongue, they are lying or trying to trick people. He speaks with forked tongue. I don't trust him and I don't like him. This shows that the minister has been speaking with a forked tongue. Note: People sometimes use talk instead of speak. Everybody in this business is talking with forked tongue.See also: forked, speak, tongue

with forked tongue

untruthfully or deceitfully. humorous The image is of the forked tongue of a snake, snakes being traditional symbols of treachery and deceit. 2002 New York Times Orpheus members have long spoken with forked tongues about conductors. They…make sweeping generalizations about them. See also: forked, tongue

fork out

v.1. To distribute or supply something, especially money: The government forks out millions of dollars to maintain the royal palace. The town finally forked the cash out for a new high school.2. To split or diverge; fork: The river forks out in numerous places in the delta.See also: fork, out

fork over

or fork upv. To give or transfer something, especially in a reluctant, unenthusiastic, or automatic way: I thought the rug was overpriced, but I forked the cash over. We forked over our admission tickets to the usher and walked into the theater.See also: fork, over

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