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pronged

[ UK /pɹˈɒŋd/ ]
[ US /ˈpɹɔŋd/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. having prongs or tines; usually used in combination
    a three-tined fork
  2. resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
    horseradish grown in poor soil may develop prongy roots
    the biramous appendages of an arthropod
    a forked tail
    a forked river
    forked lightning
    long branched hairs on its legson which pollen collects

How To Use pronged In A Sentence

  • BALTIMORE - Michael Phelps was formally welcomed home Saturday with a two-pronged celebration that began with a parade and ended with a fireworks show at historic Fort McHenry.
  • Now they know a two-pronged approach is needed: blocking the virus and rebuilding the damaged immune system.
  • U.K. police arrested a female police officer on suspicion of corruption, as a multipronged probe into alleged wrongdoing tied to the News of the World tabloid continues to gather momentum. What's News—
  • The revival was halted when they were dealt another two-pronged setback.
  • When the policy and practice were challenged, the court of appeals also applied the three-pronged Lemon test: 1.
  • Under English rule the great object of the police is to take the "amok" runner alive, and have him tried like an ordinary criminal for murder; and if he can be brought to bay, as he sometimes is, they succeed in pinning him to the wall by means of such a stout two-pronged fork as I saw kept for the purpose in Malacca. The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither
  • A multipronged assault led by Republicans could alter the law's contours. White House Seeks to Boost Public Support for Health Bill
  • Instead, he has come up with what he calls a 'multipronged' approach to funding his first property. Times, Sunday Times
  • At the debate, it broke down to what Mr. Bush would call a multipronged strategy: be nice to other countries; buy more armored vehicles; and train the Iraqis to defend themselves. Bum And Bummer: Debate On Iraq Was A Disgrace
  • A two-pronged helicopter attack with synchronised landings at both camps was considered the best option.
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