pickle fork

Jar-reaching utensil

A pickle fork is a small, narrow fork designed for retrieving pickles from a jar—typically two or three long tines that can spear items in deep, narrow containers.

In automotive work, a pickle fork is a wedge-shaped tool used to separate ball joints and tie rod ends: I need a pickle fork to pop that tie rod loose.

The tool's tapered shape resembles the utensil.

dining

tines

Fork's pointed projections

prongsSharp projecting points
relishKeen pleasurable appreciation
gherkinSmall pickling cucumber

olive · cocktail onion · cornichon · antipasto · charcuterie · appetizer · hors d'oeuvres · crudités · relish tray · buffet

utensil

tines

Fork's pointed projections

prongsSharp projecting points
stainlessFree from discoloration
silverwareMetal eating utensils

flatware · barware · kitchenware · tableware · cutlery

aircraft

fuselage

Aircraft's central structure

wingLimb enabling flight
structuralRelating to building framework
bulkheadInternal vessel barrier

longeron · spar · fatigue · stress · inspection · airframe · aluminum · rivets · corrosion · crack

Categories

mechanic toolswrench, socket, ratchet, screwdriver, pliers
specialty toolstorque wrench, calipers, multimeter, soldering iron, wire stripper
pronged toolspitchfork, trident, prong, tine, rake
kitchen toolsknife, spoon, spatula, whisk, ladle
tablewareplate, dishes, bowl, plates, bowls
fondue equipmentfondue pot, fondue forks, fondue set, fuel canister, burner

Opposites

utensil formality/commonality

pickle forkdinner fork

Entrée-eating utensil

dinner knife · tablespoon · soup spoon · butter knife · teaspoon

utensil size

pickle forkserving fork

Large fork for transferring food

carving fork · ladle · serving spoon · meat fork · barbecue fork

Family

pick, fork, pickle, picking, picked, pickles, forked, pickling, forking

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G