pitchfork

noun

pitch·​fork ˈpich-ˌfȯrk 

: a long-handled fork that has two or three long somewhat curved prongs and is used especially in pitching hay

pitchfork transitive verb

Examples of pitchfork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The video also makes subtle nods to the upcoming movie, with one of the opening sequences featuring Emily Blunt's character, Emily Charlton, on a magazine cover and another featuring Gaga posing in front of a giant custom Thom Solo red crocodile heel with a pitchfork on the end of it. —Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026

Visitors can borrow a pitchfork and period costume from the visitor center and pose in front of the house for photos. —Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026

And yet the pitchforks appear to be out for politicians, corporate titans, and leaders more broadly. —Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026

The $50 top features a small, red stiletto with the franchise's pitchfork heel embroidered on the chest. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pitchfork

• bork
• dork
• fork
• pork
• stork
• torque

Kids Definition

pitchfork

noun

pitch·​fork ˈpich-ˌfȯ(ə)rk 

: a tool with a long handle and usually two to five metal prongs that is used especially in pitching hay

pitchfork verb