pronged
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈpɹɔŋd// UK //pɹˈɒŋd// pronged
adj. having two or more sharp points or arms that stick out from a central part. You often use this to describe tools or objects with multiple sharp ends.
adj. possessing two or more sharp, pointed projections or arms extending from a central stem or base. Often used in technical or descriptive contexts to specify the number of points on an object.
The fork has three pronged tines.
The fish hook was a double-pronged design meant to hold the catch securely.
The archaeologists discovered a multi-pronged tool used for harvesting grain, indicating a sophisticated level of agricultural development in the region.