oyster fork
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Every obsidian spear point, every oyster fork, every locomotive, every place mat.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 15, 2017
I'm your inferior because—because—I can't use an oyster fork.
From Thirty by Howard Vincent O'Brien
On the right of the plate are the knives, including one for the roast, with the tablespoon for the soup, if it is a dinner, and the oyster fork.
From The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men by Walter Germain
For formal dinners usually three or four forks, including an oyster fork, and three knives, including a silver one for the fish course, if fish is served.
From Dinners and Luncheons Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions by Paul Pierce
Split with a silver knife and use an oyster fork to pick out the meat.
From Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions by Mary A. Wilson
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