prong
noun (prong, prongs)
Everyday
One of the sharp pointed ends of a fork or similar tool. tree →
In the lessons
in stories, the sharp points of a fork or of a monster's teeth and claws
Examples
- Use the prongs of the fork to lift the pea. tree →
- A fork usually has four prongs. tree →
- The branch split into two forked prongs. tree →
- The monster had hooks and prongs for teeth. tree →
Note
counting the prongs counts the sharp points of a fork: a fork with 4 prongs has 4 points
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