1. divides into two branches or forks
Usage: third person singular present tense of furcate

Examples

• The river furcates into two smaller streams near the valley.
• The lightning bolt furcates dramatically across the dark sky.
• At this point, the hiking trail furcates toward two different peaks.
• The blood vessel furcates to supply oxygen to both organs.
• The tree trunk furcates about ten feet from the ground.
• The road furcates here, with one path leading to the lake.