toasting fork

noun

a long-handled fork used for cooking or toasting frankfurters, marshmallows, bread, etc., usually over an open fire.

First recorded in 1830–40

Approaching in their direction at this moment, her face flushed and holding a long toasting fork in one hand, was Dorothy McClain.

He took the toasting-fork and sausage from me as he spoke, and set forth the Aged's breakfast neatly on a little tray.

Kitchen closet number three came forward, and put into his hand a nice, big toasting-fork.

Then it gave her a toasting-fork and some slices of bread, and set her in front of the kitchen fire.

His consisted of a bird-cage and a toasting-fork, I believe; mine, of an easel and a boot-jack.

April 23, 2024inveterate

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