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- DictionaryProng/prôNG/
noun
- 1. each of two or more projecting pointed parts at the end of a fork.
- 2. each of the separate parts of an attack or operation: "the three main prongs of the new government's program"
verb
- 1. pierce or stab with a fork: "pronging the bread with a fondue fork"
The meaning of PRONG is fork. How to use prong in a sentence.
noun. one of the pointed tines of a fork. any pointed, projecting part, as of an antler. Synonyms: spur, tooth, hook. a branch of a stream. Jewelry. a tapering metal projection, usually heavier than a claw, rising from the base of a jewelry setting and used to hold a stone in position as needed. Compare claw ( def 7 ).
PRONG definition: 1. one of two or more long, sharp points on an object, especially a fork 2. one of two or more…. Learn more.
PRONG meaning: 1. one of two or more long, sharp points on an object, especially a fork 2. one of two or more…. Learn more.
A prong, like a spike, a tine, or a spoke, is something that sticks out and is pointy. The prongs of your fork are useful for spearing food and delivering it to your mouth.
3 meanings: 1. a sharply pointed end of an instrument, such as on a fork 2. any pointed projecting part 3. to prick or spear.... Click for more definitions.
n. 1. one of the pointed tines of a fork. 2. any pointed, projecting part, as of an antler. 3. a subdivision; fork. v.t. 4. to pierce or stab with or as if with a prong. [1400–50 late Middle English pronge, prange pain, affliction, pointed instrument]
Check pronunciation: prong. Definition of prong noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Prong definition: To pierce with or as if with a thin, pointed, projecting part.
Definitions of 'prong'. 1. The prongs of something such as a fork are the long, thin pointed parts. [...] 2. The prongs of something such as a policy or plan are the separate parts of it. [...] More.
