prong

Noun

A pointed or projecting part, typically branching out from the main body of something.

ریشه

From Middle English 'pronge', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'prang' and German 'Pranger' (both meaning 'prong, fork').

مثال

• The fork had three prongs.
• The prongs of the rake were bent.
• He used the prong of the screwdriver to open the paint can.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Three-pronged Fork prongs Rake prongs Antler prong