First Known Use: 15th century
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1prong
noun \ˈprȯŋ, ˈpräŋ\
: one of the long points of a fork or similar object
: one of the small metal parts of an electrical plug that fit into the holes in an outlet
Full Definition of PRONG
1
: fork
2
: a tine of a fork
3
: a slender pointed or projecting part: as a : a fang of a tooth b : a point of an antler
4
: something resembling a prong
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Origin of PRONG
Middle English pronge
2prong
verb
Definition of PRONG
transitive verb
: to stab, pierce, or break up with a pronged device
First Known Use of PRONG
1816
PRONG Defined for Kids
prong
noun \ˈprȯŋ\
Definition of PRONG for Kids
1
: one of the sharp points of a fork
2
: a slender part that sticks out (as a point of an antler)
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