Forky
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Forky is an adjective meaning Synonym of forked.
Meaning
Synonym of forked.
Example Sentences
The Leaves are compoſed each of ſeven parts; the Flowers grow by two's on forky Footſtalks.
The column of fire now ascended above the main-top—licking with its forky tongue the top-mast rigging—and embracing the mainmast in its folds: […]
The forky lightning flashed, and the deep toned thunder reverberated peal on peal, while the shrieking winds rocked the tree tops, and poured their wild melody upon the ear.
At the sight of the young man it lashed its tail so violently that the earth trembled as if with an earthquake, while its forky tongue darted in and out with a deafening hissing noise.
Word Forms
- forkier
- forkiest
Synonyms for forky
Depending on context, synonyms include forked.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forken, fourchy, fourchee, fourche, farm-to-fork, frondy.
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