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Word: Prong
Speech Type: Noun
late 15th century (denoting a forked implement): perhaps related to Middle Low German prange ‘pinching instrument’. The verb dates from the mid 19th century
prɒŋ
each of two or more projecting pointed parts at the end of a fork.
Short Definition:projecting pointed part on fork
each of the separate parts of an attack or operation, typically approaching a place or subject from different positions
Short Definition:part of attack or operation
Examples:- the three main prongs of the government's programme
Word: Prong
Speech Type: Verb
prɒŋ
pierce or stab with a fork
Short Definition:pierce or stab with fork
Examples:- he passed his fork to the right hand to prong the meat
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