two-prong

Fork with two

Two-prong describes something with two projecting points or parts.

A two-prong electrical plug has two flat metal blades.

The term extends to strategies or approaches with two distinct elements: a two-prong attack on the deficit.

Also spelled two-pronged, which is more common in figurative uses.

electrical

plug

Something that blocks openings

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

polarized · appliance · cord · insert · receptacle · wall · extension · converter · ungrounded · blade

utensil

fork

Tined eating tool

meat · piercing · spear · barbecue · roasting · skewer · kitchen · handle · stainless · implement

strategy

approach

Way of handling something

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

tactic · dual · simultaneous · coordinated · pincer · flanking · campaign · initiative · assault · maneuver

Categories
Opposites
number of prongs/points

two-prongthree-prong

Having three tines

grounded · earthed · safety plug

strategic complexity

two-prongmulti-pronged

Having several points

comprehensive · unified · three-pronged · singular · simple

Family

two, twos, twin, twins, twinned, twofold, twenty, between, prong

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