toasting fork

English

Alternative forms

toasting-fork

Noun

toasting fork (plural toasting forks)

1. A fork with a long handle for toasting bread, marshmallows, or other small food items over an open fire.

   Synonym: toaster

   • 1937 October, “Five attractive new designs you can work out from inexpensive materials”, in Popular Science, volume 131, number 4, Bonnier Corporation, page 96:

     A GOOD toasting fork for the camp fire or outdoor fireplace can be made from a piece of No. 8 galvanized iron wire 6 ft. long.