forcella

Definitions of forcella
  1. noun
    the furcula of a domestic fowl
    synonyms: forcina
  2. noun
    cutlery used for serving and eating food
    synonyms: forchetta, forcina
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    types:
    forchettone
    a large fork used in carving cooked meat
    type of:
    posata
    tableware implements for cutting and eating food
  3. noun
    an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs
    synonyms: forcina
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    type of:
    arnese, attrezzo, strumento, utensile
    an implement used in the practice of a vocation
  4. noun
    a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place
    synonyms: beccuccio, forcina, molletta
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    types:
    punteruolo
    formerly a long hairpin; usually with an ornamental head
    type of:
    spillo
    a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
  5. noun
    the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
    synonyms: callaia, forcola, giogo, passo, passo montano, sella, valico, varco
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    types:
    insellatura
    a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle)
    type of:
    ambito, luogo
    a point or extent in space
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