1. one of the pointed parts of a fork or similar tool
2. a projecting pointed part or division
3. one part of a multi-part approach or strategy

1. to pierce or stab with a prong

Examples

• The fork had four sharp prongs.
• Be careful not to bend the prongs when washing the silverware.
• The antler had several prongs branching out.
• Their three-pronged attack included air, sea, and land forces.
• The electrical plug has two prongs.
• He pronged the hay with his pitchfork.
• The metal prongs of the garden tool were rusty.