About The Word Prong
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Prong
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What's The Definition Of Prong?
[n] a pointed projection
Synonyms | Synonyms for Prong: Related Terms | Find terms related to Prong: See Also | belt buckle | buckle | fork | projection | tine | trident Prong In Webster's Dictionary \Prong\, n. [Cf. D. prangen to pinch, press, LG. prange a
stick, or W. procio to thrust, E. prowl, pang.]
1. A sharp-pointed instrument.
Prick it on a prong of iron. --Sandys.
2. The tine of a fork, or of a similar instrument; as, a fork
of two or three prongs.
3. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A sharp projection, as of an antler.
(b) The fang of a tooth.
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