prong

US /prɑːŋ/
UK /prɑːŋ/
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1.

each of two or more pointed projections on a fork or similar implement

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The fork has three prongs.
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He used a garden fork with long prongs to turn the soil.
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2.

a major branch of a subject, argument, or course of action

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The discussion had two main prongs: economic and social issues.
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The strategy has a two-prong approach.
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1.

to divide into two or more branches or parts

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The road prongs into two paths ahead.
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The river prongs into several smaller streams near the delta.
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