Trident: meaning, definitions and examples

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trident

 

[ หˆtraษชdnt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weapon type

A trident is a three-pronged spear traditionally used for fishing or as a weapon. It is often associated with the sea and is a symbol of power among various mythologies. In ancient cultures, tridents were wielded by gods, particularly Poseidon in Greek mythology, representing control over the oceans. In modern times, tridents are also used in various sports and historical reenactments.

Synonyms

fork, harpoon, spear

Examples of usage

  • The fisherman skillfully threw his trident into the water.
  • In ancient Greece, the deity Poseidon was often depicted wielding a trident.
  • During the tournament, the knight displayed his trident as part of the competition.
  • The symbol of the trident is often seen in maritime flags.

Translations

Translations of the word "trident" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tridente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฐเคฟเคถเฅ‚เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dreizack

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ trident

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะธะทัƒะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trรณjzฤ…b

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒฉใ‚คใƒ‡ใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trident

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tridente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผรง diลŸli mฤฑzrak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ผ์ง€์ฐฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ุญ ุซู„ุงุซูŠ ุงู„ุดูˆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trojzubec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trojzubec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‰ๅ‰ๆˆŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trizob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรญforkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏัˆ ัˆะพา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผรง diลŸli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tridente

Etymology

The word 'trident' comes from the Latin 'tridens', which means 'three-toothed'. The prefix 'tri-' refers to 'three', denoting the three prongs, while 'dent' comes from 'dentes', meaning 'teeth'. The trident has been a significant weapon and symbol throughout history, especially in maritime cultures. Its use dates back to ancient civilizations, where it was primarily used in fishing and combat. In mythology, the trident is famously associated with Poseidon and Neptune, gods of the sea in Greek and Roman mythology, respectively. The imagery of the trident has transcended its practical uses, becoming a symbol of authority, power, and dominion over the waters, represented in various emblems and flags throughout maritime history.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,318, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.