PRONG

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A pointed projection

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("prong" is a kind of...):

projection (any structure that branches out from a central support)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "prong"):

tine (prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler)

Holonyms ("prong" is a part of...):

belt buckle (the buckle used to fasten a belt)

buckle (fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong)

fork (cutlery used for serving and eating food)

fork (an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs)

trident (a spear with three prongs)

Derivation:

prongy (resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches)

Present simple (first person singular and plural, second person singular and plural, third person plural) of the verb prong