叉
fork-shaped tool; pick with fork; cross mark
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
fork-shaped tool with handle
Refers to tools like steel forks or fish forks used for picking up objects.
There is a steel fork in the kitchen.
He caught a big fish with a fish fork.
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You need to use a knife and fork for Western food.
The tines of this fork are a bit dull.
The gardener uses a pitchfork to clean up fallen leaves in the garden.
verb
to pick up with a fork
Describes the action of using a fork to hold or lift objects.
He picked up a piece of steak with a fork.
The fishermen are very skilled at spearing fish.
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She picked up a piece of fruit with a fork and put it in her mouth.
Don't grab with your hands; eat with a fork.
The chef picked up the roasted chicken with a fork to check doneness.
noun
cross mark (×) for errors
Used to mark wrong answers, invalid documents, or canceled items.
The teacher put a cross on the wrong answer.
This document is invalid; there's a cross drawn on it.
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Please put a cross next to the options you don't need.
He crossed out today on the calendar.
This cross indicates that this project has been canceled.