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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