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prong

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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.

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

prong
Noun
a long pointed projection from an instrument or tool such as a fork [Middle English]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.prongprong - 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
Spanish prong [prɔŋ] ndiente m; punta
French prong [prɔŋ] npointe f [of fork]; dent f
German prong [prɔŋ] n [of fork] → Zinke f
Italian prong [prɔŋ] nrebbio, punta

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"Ees, I seen 'em sure enough," says Willum, grasping a prong he carried, and preparing for action.
I fancy them guarded by grooms of the chamber with flaming silver forks with which they prong all those who have not the right of the entree.
She held in one hand the satin ribbons that guided her astonishing team, and in the other an ivory wand that separated at the top into two prongs, the prongs being tipped by the letters "O" and "Z", made of glistening diamonds set closely together.
 
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