Meaning of the word trident in English

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trident

US /ˈtraɪ.dənt/
UK /ˈtraɪ.dənt/
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Noun

a three-pronged spear, especially as an attribute of Poseidon (Neptune) or Britannia.

Example:
Poseidon is often depicted holding a powerful trident.
The fisherman used a small trident to catch fish in the shallow water.