spork

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An eating utensil shaped like a spoon, the bowl of which is divided into tines like those of a fork, and so has the function of both implements; some sporks have a serrated edge so they can also function as a knife.
verb
  1. To move or impale (food etc.) with a spork.

Pronunciation

/ˈspɔːk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-spork.wav /ˈspoɹk/ /spɔɹk/

Word forms

spork sporks sporking sporked

Etymology

Blend of spoon + fork; originally a trademark. Doublet of fpoon.

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