Pronged: meaning, definitions and examples
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pronged
[ prɒŋd ]
characteristics, features, aspects
The term 'pronged' describes something that has prongs, which are pointed or projecting parts. It is often used to refer to forks or tools that have multiple pointed ends, indicating their functional design. The number of prongs can vary depending on the object's purpose.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- A three-pronged fork was used for serving salad.
- The candle holder has a pronged base for stability.
- He used a pronged device to lift the hot coals.
Translations
Translations of the word "pronged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dente
- garra
- ramificado
🇮🇳 कांटा
- चोंच
- शाखा
🇩🇪 zackig
- gegabelt
- verzweigt
🇮🇩 bercabang
🇺🇦 зубчастий
- розгалужений
- з розгалуженням
🇵🇱 ząbkowany
- rozgałęziony
- widlasty
🇯🇵 叉のある
🇫🇷 fourchu
🇪🇸 muesca
- bifurcado
- de dos puntas
🇹🇷 çatal
- dişli
- dallanmış
🇰🇷 갈라진
🇸🇦 مُشَوَّب
🇨🇿 rohatý
🇸🇰 rozvetvený
🇨🇳 叉状的
🇸🇮 razvejan
🇮🇸 gafl
🇰🇿 шанышқы
🇬🇪 ხერხიანი
🇦🇿 şaxələnmiş
🇲🇽 con puntas
Word origin
The word 'pronged' is derived from the noun 'prong,' which has origins in the Middle English term 'pronge,' meaning a forked part or tusk, traced back to the Old French 'pronge' and possibly rooted in the Latin 'prunus' meaning 'thorn' or 'spike.' The evolution of the word reflects its association with pointed or sharp protrusions, commonly used to describe the design of tools and instruments that require multiple contacts or grip points. The use of pronged tools can be found as far back as ancient civilizations, indicating their practical significance in everyday tasks.