hayfork

hay·fork

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hey-fawrk]
- /ˈheɪˌfɔrk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hey-fawrk]
- /ˈheɪˌfɔrk/

Definitions of hayfork word

noun hayfork a forklike tool for pitching hay. 1
noun hayfork a machine for loading or unloading hay. 1
noun hayfork A hand tool for lifting hay; pitchfork. 1
noun hayfork a long-handled fork with two long curved prongs, used for moving or turning hay; pitchfork 0
noun hayfork pitchfork 0
noun hayfork a mechanically operated device for lifting or moving hay 0

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Origin of hayfork

First appearance:

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1545-55; hay + fork

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Parts of speech for Hayfork

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hayfork popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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