Phrase guide

pickle fork

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈpɪkl̩ ˌfɔːk/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • General-American: /ˌpɪk(ə)l ˈfɔɹk/
  • rhymes with -ɔːk

1

noun

Meaning 1

A fork with a long handle and usually two or three tines, used for extracting pickles from a tall jar.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A long-handled tool with two prongs used to unseat ball-and-socket joints.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A structure attaching an aircraft's wings to its body, having an arched shape with prongs at each end.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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History

Etymology

From pickle + fork.