1
: fork
2
: a tine of a fork
3
: a slender pointed or projecting part: such as
a
: a fang of a tooth
b
: a point of an antler
4
: something resembling a prong
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The diamonds are crown-set, secured by prongs that leave the pavilion exposed so more light can enter the gems.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Caitlin Kelley, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2019
Apparently, there's now a new twist on the classic shape, looking a little more modern with an oval center stone and spiky pronged diamonds surrounding it.
—Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, 2 Aug. 2019
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Noun
Borrowers who are approved for a TPD discharge under the Veterans Administration prong are not subject to any post-discharge monitoring.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The diamonds are crown-set, secured by prongs that leave the pavilion exposed so more light can enter the gems.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
The chat reportedly suggested the members had strong ties to the police force, which then brought police corruption into the multi-pronged scandal.
—Caitlin Kelley, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2019
Apparently, there's now a new twist on the classic shape, looking a little more modern with an oval center stone and spiky pronged diamonds surrounding it.
—Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, 2 Aug. 2019
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“Prong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prong. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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