noun a pointed projecting part, typically a long, narrow, and projecting part of a tool or weapon
A prong is a fork-like utensil used for serving or eating food.
A prong can refer to the metal pins on a plug that connect to an outlet.
A prong is a metal projection on a ring that holds a gemstone in place.
A prong can be a tine on a garden fork used for digging and loosening soil.
In writing, 'prong' is often used to describe a point or tine on a fork, or as a metaphor for different aspects of an argument or idea.
Psychologists may use 'prong' when discussing cognitive processes or strategies that involve multiple components or elements.
Lawyers may refer to 'prongs' in legal arguments or strategies that have multiple key points or aspects.
In marketing, 'prong' can be used to describe different elements of a campaign or strategy that work together to achieve a common goal.
Engineers may use 'prong' to describe the individual components of a complex system or mechanism.