three-pronged

Having triple tines

Three-pronged describes something with three projecting points or divisions.

A three-pronged fork has three tines.

Figuratively, a three-pronged approach or attack proceeds along three distinct lines simultaneously: The company launched a three-pronged strategy targeting cost reduction, innovation, and market expansion.

trident

Poseidon

Greek sea deity

weapon · harpoon · gladiator · Aquaman · merfolk · Britannia · Shiva · pitchfork · nautical · maritime

gardening

pitchfork

Pronged tool for moving straw

spading fork · weeder · tiller · dibber · transplanter · hay fork · manure fork · turning · mulching

utensil

fork

Tined eating tool

tableware · silverware · flatware · serving · salad fork · dessert fork · carving fork · place setting · dining · pasta

strategy

approach

Way of handling something

  • attackAggressive act against another
  • planDetailed proposal for achieving
  • offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented

initiative · method · tactic · campaign · framework · multipronged · coordinated · simultaneous · flanking · comprehensive

stability

tripod

Stabilizing support structure

steadiness · base · foundation · stand · grip · traction · equilibrium · foothold · reinforcement · stabilizer

electrical

plug

Something that blocks openings

  • outletPoint of release
  • socketHollow receiving cavity
  • adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility

cord · connector · grounded · power · current · voltage · circuit · wiring · appliance · conductor

Opposites
number of prongs/points

three-prongedtwo-pronged

Having two projections

pronged · multi-pronged · blunt · pointless · flat

structural complexity/division

three-prongedunified

Combined into one

singular · unitary · united · monolithic · one-track

Family

three, triple, triangle, prong, triplet, triceratops, trinity, trilogy, pronged

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G