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Fleischgabel

carving fork

noun FLYSH-gah-bel Rare

Also means

meat fork

Usage Note

Fleischgabel has two long tines used to hold roasts steady while carving. It is usually sold together with a Tranchiermesser as a set.

Examples

"Er hielt den Braten mit der Fleischgabel fest, während er ihn aufschnitt."

Natural Translation

He held the roast with the carving fork while he sliced it.

Literal Translation

He held the roast with the meat-fork firm while he it cut-up.

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