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forks (object genre) (<object genres by form>, object genres (object classifications), Object Genres (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: General term for any tool or instrument having a handle surmounted by prongs, usually two to six in number, used for digging, lifting, or securing food, earth, or many other substances. |
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forks (object genre) (preferred,C,U,English,D,U,PN)
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fork (object genre) (C,U,English-P,AD,U,SN)
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vorken (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: V.PE |
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.... Object Genres (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........ object genres (object classifications) (G) |
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................ forks (object genre) (G) |
Additional Notes: |
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Dutch ..... Algemene term voor gereedschap of instrument met een handvat en punten, meestal tussen twee en zes, dat wordt gebruikt voor graven of opheffen of voor het vastgrijpen van eten of aarde of andere materialen. |
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