forked

/fɔrkt/
adjective
  1. Having a split or division into two or more branches or prongs.
    • The snake had a forked tongue that flicked in and out.
    • We took the forked path that led to the lake.
    • The tree had a forked trunk that split near the ground.
  2. Divided or split into two parts, often used figuratively.
    • His forked loyalties made it hard to choose a side.
    • The company had a forked strategy, targeting two different markets.
    • The river took a forked course around the island.