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pitchfork
/ ˈɪʃˌɔː /
noun
a long-handled fork with two or three long curved tines for lifting, turning, or tossing hay
verb
to use a pitchfork on (something)
to thrust (someone) unwillingly into a position
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pitchfork1
Example Sentences
Police officers on Thursday were seen holding pitchforks as they combed land in the area on the outskirts of the municipality of Lagos and some used pick-axes and shovels to dig some of the undergrowth.
“The bigger picture is that regular people can manipulate the entire public and the media into a pitchfork mob mentality against innocent people and the district attorney’s office goes along with it,” Jonas said.
Our spa attendant for the day, Samundra Sutcliffe, lodged a large pitchfork into the vat shavings and turned it over on top of itself as steam emanated from the pile.
He spent three years in prison after being charged with attempted murder for a pitchfork attack in Napa County.
At least he seems to know that he and his will get rolled over first when the peasants take up pitchforks, regardless of whether they deserve it, simply because they can be touched.
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