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prong prong /ˈprɔŋ/

A pointed projection ( prong )
a pointed projection
The fork had three prongs, ideal for picking up pasta.
The fork had three prongs, ideal for picking up pasta.

A seat at the back of a vehicle (especially the seat at the back of an automobile) ( backseat )
a seat at the back of a vehicle (especially the seat at the back of an automobile)
The children sat in the backseat during the long drive.
The children sat in the backseat during the long drive.
A secondary or inferior position or status ( backseat )
a secondary or inferior position or status
Tennis has had to take a backseat while his work is so demanding
tennis has had to take a backseat while his work is so demanding

(Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; identified with Roman Mercury ( Hermes )
(Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; identified with Roman Mercury
As Hermes dashed through the sky, he delivered messages on behalf of the gods with unmatched speed.
As Hermes dashed through the sky, he delivered messages on behalf of the gods with unmatched speed.

An adherent of an esoteric monotheistic religious sect living in the relative security of the mountains of Syria and Lebanon who believes that Al-hakim was an incarnation of God ( Druse , Druze )
an adherent of an esoteric monotheistic religious sect living in the relative security of the mountains of Syria and Lebanon who believes that Al-hakim was an incarnation of God
A Druze is permitted to conform outwardly to the faith of the unbelievers among whom he lives
a Druze is permitted to conform outwardly to the faith of the unbelievers among whom he lives

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