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multipronged

multipronged

6.0
Having two or more pointed parts like a fork
  • adjective
  • /ˌmʌltiˈprɔŋd/
translation icon : multidimensional
  • She used a multipronged gadget that combines a screwdriver, wrench, and pliers into one handy tool.

Examples

  • A multipronged tool can help you complete various tasks without needing to switch devices.

  • Pole spears with multipronged "paralyzer" tips have proved to be the safest and most effective tool for harvest.

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  • The multipronged design of the garden fork makes it easier to aerate the soil effectively.

How Many Prongs

multipronged
6.0
two-pronged
3 4.4

Surface Forms

multipronged positive

Morphology

multipronged = pronged (transparent) = multi + prong + ed

The word is built straightforwardly from 'multi-' plus 'pronged', giving the literal sense of having many prongs.

Etymology

The word multipronged comes from multi- meaning 'many' and prong meaning a 'point' or part that sticks out, like the tines of a fork. So a multipronged tool has two or more prongs that stick out and can hold or pick up things.