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forked

DEFINITIONS OF: forked

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adj resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches

“a forked river”
“a forked tail”
forked lightning”
Synonyms:
bifurcate, biramous, branched, forficate, fork-like, pronged, prongy
divided
separated into parts or pieces

adj having two meanings with intent to deceive

“spoke with forked tongue”
Synonyms:
double
ambiguous, equivocal
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
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