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Definition of prong

prong

/prɔːŋ/
prong
Plural:prongs
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Adjective:pronged
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Past Simple:pronged
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Past Participle:pronged
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Present Participle:pronging
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prong Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Each of two or more projecting pointed parts at the end of a fork, an electrical plug, or a similar object.

Example

"The electrical cord would not fit into the outlet because one of the metal prongs was slightly bent."

2

A distinct branch, division, or element of a coordinated plan, argument, or legal test.

Example

"The second prong of the public health initiative focuses on improving clean water infrastructure in rural communities."

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• verb

1

To pierce, stab, or turn over something using a fork or a pointed instrument.

Example

"The gardener pronged the compacted soil around the shrubs to improve drainage and aeration."

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• Rhymes for prong

• Nearby Words

pronation
prone
proneness
prong
pronged
pronghorn
pronoun

Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English, originally referring to a forked instrument; probably related to Middle Low German prange, meaning 'pinch' or 'clamp'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prong. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prong
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