prong

noun
UK: /prɒŋ/
US: /prɔːŋ/

  1. A sharp, pointed part of something, like a fork.

    1. The fork has four prongs to pick up the food easily.
    2. Carefully bend back any damaged prongs to ensure the device functions correctly.

  2. A projecting part.

    1. The plug has two prongs to fit into the socket.
    2. This connector features several prongs that facilitate a secure electrical connection.

Synonyms

fork projection tine point spike
prong transitive-verb

  1. To pierce or stab with a prong.

    1. He used a fork to prong the sausage.
    2. The gardener carefully pronged the weeds from the flower bed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prong" in English means: A sharp, pointed part of something, like a fork., A projecting part..

The phonetic transcription of "prong" is /prɒŋ/ in British English and /prɔːŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prong": fork, projection, tine, point, spike.

Example usage of "prong": "The fork has four prongs to pick up the food easily.". More examples on the page.