Pitchfork
(noun)
- A long-handled farm tool with two or three tines used for lifting and turning over hay or other material.
- A symbol of rebellion or revolution, often associated with peasants or the working class.
Origin:
Pitchfork comes from the old english word "picfarc" which is a combination of "pic" meaning "pointed" and "farc" meaning "fork".
Examples:
- He used a pitchfork to turn over the hay.
- The pitchfork is a symbol of the rebellion.
- The farmer used the pitchfork to move the hay bales.
- The peasants were armed with pitchforks and torches.
- The pitchfork is an essential tool for any farmer.