# pronged

/ˈpɹɔŋd/ (US) · /pɹˈɒŋd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pronged
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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.

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