<P> A fork , in cutlery or kitchenware , is a tool consisting of a handle with several narrow tines on one end . The usually metal utensil is used to lift food to the mouth or to hold ingredients in place while they are being cut by a knife . Food can be lifted either by spearing it on the tines or by holding it on top of the tines , which are often curved slightly . </P>
<P> A fork , in cutlery or kitchenware , is a tool consisting of a handle with several narrow tines on one end . The usually metal utensil is used to lift food to the mouth or to hold ingredients in place while they are being cut by a knife . Food can be lifted either by spearing it on the tines or by holding it on top of the tines , which are often curved slightly . </P>
what are the points of a fork called
what are the points of a fork called
tines
tines