The Y-shaped region of a chromosome that is the site of DNA replication

A farming tool, with a long straight handle and several short, sturdy tines.

(shipbuilding) A half beam to support a deck, where hatchways occur.

A kind of hayfork, consisting of a bar with hinged barbs at one end and a loop for a rope at the other end, used for lifting hay from the load by horse power.

A fork intended for eating fish and other seafood, as at formal dining where different forks are provided for different courses.

(wood turning) A lathe center having two prongs for driving the work.

A fork intended for use when eating salad, often shorter than a usual dinner fork and sometimes having one of the outer tines shaped differently.

plural of salad fork

(music) An alternative fingering for the note F when playing oboe. The index and ring fingers of the right hand are depressed and the middle finger raised, creaking a 'fork' appearance.

A false dilemma in which contradictory arguments lead to the same (unpleasant) conclusion.