HAYFORK

hayfork

(noun) a long-handled fork for turning or lifting hay

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hayfork (plural hayforks)

A tool used for moving hay; a pitchfork.

Proper noun

Hayfork

A census-designated place in Trinity County, California, United States.

Source: Wiktionary


Hay"fork`, n.

Definition: A fork for pitching and tedding hay. Horse hayfork, a contrivance for unloading hay from the cart and depositing it in the loft, or on a mow, by horse power.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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