prong

prong  (prông, prng)

n.

1. A thin, pointed, projecting part: a pitchfork with four prongs.

2. A branch; a fork: the two prongs of a river.

tr.v. pronged, prong·ing, prongs

To pierce with or as if with a thin, pointed, projecting part.

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[Middle English pronge, pointed instrument, pain, from Medieval Latin pronga, of Germanic origin.]

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prong

Noun

a long pointed projection from an instrument or tool such as a fork [Middle English]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

prong - a pointed projection belt buckle - the buckle used to fasten a belt buckle - fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong fork - cutlery used for serving and eating food fork - an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs projection - any structure that branches out from a central support tine - prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler trident - a spear with three prongs

Translations

prong [prɔŋ] n → diente m; punta

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prong [prɔŋ] n → pointe f [of fork]; dent f

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prong [prɔŋ] n [of fork] → Zinke f

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prong [prɔŋ] n → rebbio, punta