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  • past participle of prong.
  • past tense form of prong.
Synonyms

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

Welsing says her office uses a three pronged approach to solving the problem of gun violence: prevention, intervention, and healing.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 11, 2024

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

From Seattle Times Dec. 10, 2023

The beauty of this recipe is multi pronged.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2022

A curious pronged symbol had been stamped onto the front.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

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