Tool for tossing hay (9)
I believe the answer is:
pitchfork
'tool for tossing hay' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for pitchfork that I've seen before include "Tool for tossing hay" , "multi-pronged tool" , "Tool for lifting hay" , "Implement for tossing hay" , "Thrust into a difficult situation" .)