forked

/fɔrkt/
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Other forms: forkedly

Definitions of forked
  1. adjective
    resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
    “a forked river”
    “a forked tail”
    “forked lightning”
    synonyms: bifurcate, biramous, branched, forficate, fork-like, pronged, prongy
    divided
    separated into parts or pieces
  2. adjective
    having two meanings with intent to deceive
    “spoke with forked tongue”
    synonyms: double
    ambiguous, equivocal
    open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
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