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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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A prong is a slender pointed or projecting part, such as a fork tine, a tooth fang, or an antler point. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, and examples of prong in sentences.
A prong is a long, sharp point on an object, especially a fork. Learn how to use the word in sentences and find synonyms, related words and translations in different languages.
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 ).
A prong is a long, sharp point on an object, especially a fork. Learn how to use the word in sentences and find out how to say it in different languages.
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.
prong. (prɒŋ , US prɔːŋ ) Word forms: plural prongs. 1. countable noun [usually plural] The prongs of something such as a fork are the long, thin pointed parts. Mark the loaf with the prongs of a fork in a criss-cross pattern. ...a prong attached to the back of a rider's boot.
A prong is a thin, pointed, projecting part, such as on a fork or a pitchfork. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, translations and usage of prong from various dictionaries and sources.
