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PRONG
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A pointed projection
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("prong" is a kind of...):
projection (any structure that branches out from a central support)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "prong"):
tine (prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler)
Holonyms ("prong" is a part of...):
belt buckle (the buckle used to fasten a belt)
buckle (fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong)
fork (cutlery used for serving and eating food)
fork (an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs)
trident (a spear with three prongs)
Derivation:
prongy (resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
Present simple (first person singular and plural, second person singular and plural, third person plural) of the verb prong
