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pronged

American  
[prawngd, prongd] / prɔŋd, prɒŋd /

adjective

  1. having prongs (often used in combination).

    a four-pronged fork.


Etymology

Origin of pronged

First recorded in 1760–70; prong + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Standing on four pronged feet at the junction of two rivers, O’Donnell + Tuomey’s five-story design resembles a giant chipped molar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Harjeet Singh of Climate Action Network International says the world needs a two pronged approach.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 10, 2023

I give a two pronged approach in the book.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2021

A trial judge had found Costco liable for selling the disputed rings, despite its claim that Tiffany had become a generic term and described the rings’ pronged setting.

From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2021

A curious pronged symbol had been stamped onto the front.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

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