fork-like

fork-like
adjective
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
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the biramous appendages of an arthropod

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long branched hairs on its legson which pollen collects

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a forked river

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a forked tail

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forked lightning

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horseradish grown in poor soil may develop prongy roots

Syn:
Similar to: ↑divided
Derivationally related forms: ↑prong (for: ↑prongy)

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