Fork

Assorted forks

A fork is a type of cutlery which has two or more prongs used in the serving or eating of food. It is thought to have been invented in ancient Persia.^[1]

Types[edit]

There are many different kinds of forks used for different occasions. Some of these are listed below. Forks are typically made of metal but can be made of other materials as well, such as plastic. The

• Dinner fork - all-purpose fork intended for eating solid foods. (about 7 inches long)^[2]
• Salad fork - a slightly shorter fork with outer tines which are wider and longer than the inner ones, and typically notched.^[2]
• Dessert fork - similar to a salad fork in size, but generally missing the notches.^[2]
• Fish fork - a fork with uniform tines, intended for serving and holding fish.^[2]
• Sea food fork (also known as a crab fork or lobster fork) - a small two-pronged fork with a curved scraper on the other end of the handle. Intended for eating crustaceans.^[2]
• Toast Serving Fork - an obscure utensil from the Victorian era, used for serving rolls^[3]

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