fork

A point where a road, path, or river divides into two or more branches.

"Take the left fork in the road."

An eating utensil with two or more prongs for lifting food to the mouth.

"Please pass me a fork for my chips."

(Informal, British) To pay money, especially reluctantly or in large amounts.

"I had to fork out for repairs."

(Of a road, path, or river) to divide into two or more branches.

"The path forks near the old oak."