n.
Function: intransitive verb
Date: 15th century
1 : to divide into two or more branches <where the road fork s >
2 a : to use or work with a fork b : to turn into a fork
transitive verb
1 : to give the form of a fork to < fork ing her fingers>
2 : to attack (two chessmen) simultaneously
3 : to raise, pitch, dig, or work with a fork < fork hay>
4 : PAY , CONTRIBUTE ― used with over, out, or up <had to fork over $5000>
– fork · er noun