furcate meaning

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furcate (verb): divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork.

Definition of furcate

  1. divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork
    • The road forks

    Synonyms: branch, ramify, fork, separate

    Type of: diverge

    Kinds: arborize, twig, bifurcate, trifurcate

    Related forms: furcation

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with FU · words ending in TE · 7-letter words

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