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Fork
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forchetta
an object with a handle and three or four sharp points that we use for picking up and eating food
Esempi
They pierced the steak with a fork to check its doneness.
Hanno perforato la bistecca con una forchetta per verificarne la cottura.
02
forchetta
a gardening tool with a handle and three or four sharp points, used for digging or moving hay
Esempi
She used the fork to prepare the vegetable patch for planting.
Ha usato la forca per preparare l'aiuola per la semina.
03
the action of dividing or branching into separate parts
04
the area at the junction where two branches meet, forming an angle
05
the angle formed where the legs join the human body
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bivio
one of the branches formed when a river, road, or path splits into two or more parts
07
a chess tactic in which one piece simultaneously attacks two or more of the opponent's pieces, forcing a choice on which to save
08
bivio, forcella
a point where the path splits into two different directions
Esempi
The fork in the road was marked with a weathered signpost, barely readable after years of exposure to the elements.
Il bivio sulla strada era segnato da un cartello logoro, appena leggibile dopo anni di esposizione agli elementi.
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forcella, forcella anteriore
the double-armed structure that holds the front wheel of a motorcycle or bicycle in place and connects it to the handlebars, typically housing the suspension system
Esempi
Regular maintenance of the motorcycle fork ensures optimal steering precision and shock absorption.
La manutenzione regolare della forcella della moto garantisce una precisione di sterzata ottimale e un assorbimento degli urti.
to fork
01
dividere, biforcare
to split into two or more separate paths or divisions
Intransitive
Esempi
The hiking trail forked, allowing hikers to choose between different routes.
Il sentiero escursionistico si è biforcato, permettendo agli escursionisti di scegliere tra diversi percorsi.
02
modellare a forma di forchetta, disegnare a forma di forcone
to shape or design something to resemble an object with three or four sharp points
Transitive: to fork sth
Esempi
She forked the ends of the branches to mimic the appearance of antlers for the holiday decorations.
Lei ha biforcato le estremità dei rami per imitare l'aspetto dei palchi per le decorazioni festive.
03
biforcare, attaccare simultaneamente
(in chess) to simultaneously attack two or more pieces with one move
Transitive: to fork two or more chess pieces
Esempi
The player set up a cunning trap, using the knight to fork the opponent's king and rook.
Il giocatore ha preparato un'astuta trappola, usando il cavallo per biforcare il re e la torre dell'avversario.
04
forchettare, usare una forca
to use a fork-like tool to lift, turn over, or loosen something
Transitive: to fork sth
Esempi
Before serving, she forked the pasta to separate the strands and prevent sticking.
Prima di servire, ha forchettato la pasta per separare i fili e prevenire l'adesione.
