Prong (Noun)
Meaning
A pointed projection.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The electric plug had a faulty prong that needed to be replaced before it could be used.
- One of the prongs on the dinner fork had broken off and was no longer usable.
- She carefully dodged the antlers to avoid being pierced by the sharp prong.
- A prong on the pitchfork was bent at an awkward angle and would need to be straightened.
- The grapple on the excavator had three large metal prongs for gripping heavy loads.