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Fork
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garfo, forcado
an object with a handle and three or four sharp points that we use for picking up and eating food
Exemplos
They pierced the steak with a fork to check its doneness.
Eles perfuraram o bife com um garfo para verificar o ponto.
02
forcado, forquilha de jardim
a gardening tool with a handle and three or four sharp points, used for digging or moving hay
Exemplos
She used the fork to prepare the vegetable patch for planting.
Ela usou o garfo para preparar o canteiro de vegetais para o plantio.
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
06
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
bifurcação, forquilha
a point where the path splits into two different directions
Exemplos
The fork in the road was marked with a weathered signpost, barely readable after years of exposure to the elements.
A bifurcação na estrada estava marcada por um poste de sinalização desgastado, mal legível após anos de exposição aos elementos.
09
garfo, garfo dianteiro
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
Exemplos
Regular maintenance of the motorcycle fork ensures optimal steering precision and shock absorption.
A manutenção regular da forquilha da motocicleta garante precisão de direção ideal e absorção de choques.
to fork
01
dividir, bifurcar
to split into two or more separate paths or divisions
Intransitive
Exemplos
The underground tunnels forked, leading to different sections of the ancient city.
Os túneis subterrâneos se bifurcavam, levando a diferentes seções da cidade antiga.
02
moldar em forma de garfo, desenhar para se assemelhar a um objeto com três ou quatro pontas afiadas
to shape or design something to resemble an object with three or four sharp points
Transitive: to fork sth
Exemplos
The blacksmith forged the metal to fork the ends, crafting a unique handle for the kitchen utensil.
O ferreiro forjou o metal para bifurcar as extremidades, criando um cabo único para o utensílio de cozinha.
03
bifurcar, atacar simultaneamente
(in chess) to simultaneously attack two or more pieces with one move
Transitive: to fork two or more chess pieces
Exemplos
The player set up a cunning trap, using the knight to fork the opponent's king and rook.
O jogador armou uma armadilha astuta, usando o cavalo para garfar o rei e a torre do oponente.
04
forquear, usar um garfo
to use a fork-like tool to lift, turn over, or loosen something
Transitive: to fork sth
Exemplos
Before serving, she forked the pasta to separate the strands and prevent sticking.
Antes de servir, ela garfou a massa para separar os fios e evitar que grudassem.
