trident

Definition of tridentnext
as in spear
a weapon that has three points and that looks like a large fork the trident of the sea god Neptune

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Recent Examples of trident Hoosiers can hunt frogs with bow and arrows, clubs, some firearms, or simply, their hands, but Plumier teaches those gathered at Goose Pond how to use gigs — long, multi-pronged spears that look a little bit like tridents. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025 Among them were horseshoes, nails, axes, a fishing trident, coins and keys, officials said. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025 Raleigh celebrated with his teammates in the dugout, carrying around the Mariners’ trident, which is given to all players who hit a home run. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025 The trident that is the company’s emblem is a replica of the one found in the Fountain of Neptune in Bologna. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for trident
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spear
Noun
  • Serve with chips and pickle spears for an easy and filling meal.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Reigns would eventually hit the spear on Gunther and toss him over the ropes for the win.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026

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“Trident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trident. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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