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- Dictionaryprong/prɒŋ/
noun
- 1. each of two or more projecting pointed parts at the end of a fork.
- 2. each of the separate parts of an attack or operation, typically approaching a place or subject from different positions: "the three main prongs of the government's programme"
verb
- 1. pierce or stab with a fork: "he passed his fork to the right hand to prong the meat"
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The meaning of PRONG is fork. How to use prong in a sentence.
PRONG definition: 1. one of two or more long, sharp points on an object, especially a fork 2. one of two or more…. Learn more.
PRONG meaning: 1. one of two or more long, sharp points on an object, especially a fork 2. one of two or more…. Learn more.
noun. one of the pointed tines of a fork. any pointed, projecting part, as of an antler. Synonyms: spur, tooth, hook. a branch of a stream. Jewelry. a tapering metal projection, usually heavier than a claw, rising from the base of a jewelry setting and used to hold a stone in position as needed. Compare claw ( def 7 ).
3 meanings: 1. a sharply pointed end of an instrument, such as on a fork 2. any pointed projecting part 3. to prick or spear.... Click for more definitions.
A prong, like a spike, a tine, or a spoke, is something that sticks out and is pointy. The prongs of your fork are useful for spearing food and delivering it to your mouth.
1. one of the pointed tines of a fork. 2. any pointed, projecting part, as of an antler. 3. a subdivision; fork. v.t. 4. to pierce or stab with or as if with a prong. [1400–50 late Middle English pronge, prange pain, affliction, pointed instrument]
