Meaning of the word prong in English

What does prong mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prong

US /prɑːŋ/

UK /prɒŋ/

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.

Synonym:

tine point spike tooth barb

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.

Synonym:

branch division aspect facet component

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.

Synonym:

fork branch divide split bifurcate