The meaning of Prong

Prong – definition

noun
Each of two or more projecting pointed parts at the end of a fork.
Usage examples:
Beryllium fork tips were also manufactured to be attached to the prongs of standard forks for handl…
Synonims:
Tine Point Tip Spike Projection
noun
Each of the separate parts of an attack or operation, typically approaching a place or subject from different positions.
Usage examples:
The three main prongs of the government's programme

verb
Pierce or stab with a fork.
Usage examples:
He passed his fork to the right hand to prong the meat

noun
One of two or more long pointed parts at the end of a tool, electric plug, or other object

Prong translation into English

Prong: translate from English into Chinese

叉, 刺, 雉堞, 翻掘

Prong: translate from English into Dutch

Uitsteeksel, Vork, Gaffel, Priem, Hooivork, Steken met vork, Doorsteken met vork, Tand van vork

Prong: translate from English into French

Dent, Pointe, Attaquer

Prong: translate from English into German

Zinke, Zinken, Zacke, Zacken, Aufspießen

Prong: translate from English into Hindi

शूल, काँटा, शाखा, दाँत, कंगूरा, कांटा, त्रिशूल

Prong: translate from English into Italian

Polo, Rebbio, Dente, Punta

Prong: translate from English into Korean

갈래, 뾰족한 끝, 찌르다, 뾰족한 기구, 포크 따위의 갈래

Prong: translate from English into Russian

Зубец, Вилка, Зуб, Вилы, Поворачивать вилами, Вильчатый копач, Заостренный инструмент, Поднимать вилами, Протыкать

Prong: translate from English into Spanish

Diente, Pitón, Uña, Pinchar, Remover con la horca

Word origin

late 15th century (denoting a forked implement): perhaps related to Middle Low German prange ‘pinching instrument’. The verb dates from the mid 19th century.

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Prong – similar words

pronged

verb
Pierce or stab with a fork.
Usage examples:
He passed his fork to the right hand to prong the meat

adjective
A two/three-pronged plan involves two/three different ways of achieving the same aim
Usage examples:
The government has launched a two-pronged attack against poverty.

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Prong synonims

point

noun
The tapered, sharp end of a tool, weapon, or other object.
Usage examples:
The point of his dagger

verb
A fielding position on the off side near the batsman.

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projection

noun
An estimate or forecast of a future situation based on a study of present trends.
Usage examples:
Plans based on projections of slow but positive growth

All meanings and translations of Projection

spike

noun
A thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or another rigid material.
Usage examples:
The spikes dug into the thin material of the bags, and dirt began to leak out.

verb
Impale on or pierce with a sharp point.
Usage examples:
She spiked another oyster

noun
A flower cluster formed of many flower heads attached directly to a long stem.
Usage examples:
This handsome plant has striking blue flowers in a spike on the stem

All meanings and translations of Spike

tine

noun
A prong or sharp point, such as that on a fork or antler.
Usage examples:
Sharp tines or prongs, operated by a foot pedal or hand crank, grip the weed and yank it out of the…

noun
One of the sharp pointed parts on an object such as a fork or comb

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tip

noun
The pointed or rounded end or extremity of something slender or tapering.
Usage examples:
George pressed the tips of his fingers together

verb
Attach to or cover the end or extremity of.
Usage examples:
The peaks of the mountains were tipped with snow

noun
A place where rubbish is left.
Usage examples:
A rubbish tip

All meanings and translations of Tip

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