Associations to the word «Pitchfork»

Pictures for the word «Pitchfork»

Wiktionary

PITCHFORK, noun. An agricultural tool comprising a fork attached to a long handle used for pitching hay or bales of hay high up onto a haystack.
PITCHFORK, verb. (transitive) To toss or carry with a pitchfork.

Dictionary definition

PITCHFORK, noun. A long-handled hand tool with sharp widely spaced prongs for lifting and pitching hay.
PITCHFORK, verb. Lift with a pitchfork; "pitchfork hay".

Wise words

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