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pitchfork Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
An agricultural tool with a long handle and two or more sharp tines, used for lifting and tossing hay, straw, or sheaves.
Usage Example
"The farmer used a sturdy wooden hayfork to load the loose hay onto the wagon before the storm arrived."
Strongest
hayfork
Strong
fork
• verb (Context 2)
To lift, throw, or toss something using a pitchfork.
Usage Example
"He spent the entire afternoon pitchforking fresh straw into the horse stalls."
Strong
pitch
toss
Weak
heave
• verb (Context 3)
To thrust someone abruptly or forcefully into a position, situation, or role without warning or preparation.
Usage Example
"After the sudden resignation of the CEO, the young manager was unexpectedly pitchforked into leading the entire division."
Strong
thrust
catapult
propel
Weak
plunge
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pitchfork. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pitchfork