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trident

noun

Definition of trident

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 In Ukraine, drone versus drone warfare has already seen a wide range of gladiatorial weapons used, including drones fitted with lances, tridents and harpoons. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026 Finally, with its delicate, trident shape, English ivy cascades over the side. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026 In 2023, the Seattle Mariners introduced a 6-feet, 6-inch tall metal trident that a home run hitter shows off after going deep. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026 The Blue Jays have the suit jacket, and Rodríguez’s Seattle Mariners hoist a golden trident that weighs 30 pounds. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trident

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spear

Noun

Spears and a club The team found a pointed stick and two spears lying close to the antlered skulls of red deer.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026
From 1965 to 1969, the Redskins donned burgundy helmets that featured a spear and feather on each side.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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