Forking

Forking
Fork Fork, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Forked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Forking}.] 1. To shoot into blades, as corn. [1913 Webster]

The corn beginneth to fork. --Mortimer. [1913 Webster]

2. To divide into two or more branches; as, a road, a tree, or a stream forks. [1913 Webster]


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