slave forks

A form of slave fork — A long heavy branch with a forked end, into which a slave's neck was fixed to prevent escape from a work gang.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of slave fork
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APA

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“slave forks.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/slave%20forks. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “slave forks,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/slave%20forks.

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