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 With Robert Lewandowski out injured, a front trident of Raphinha, Ferran Torres and Lamine failed to make an impact as Barca on the whole seemed exhausted. Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025 At present, Rodrygo lines up in an attacking trident with Vinicius Jr. and Mbappe. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 Zelensky arrived at the White House wearing a black sweater with two buttons that featured the Ukrainian trident—a prominent element of the nation's flag and a symbol of power and authority—in addition to black cargo pants and boots. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025 The Seattle Mariners have celebrated home runs by raising a golden trident, and while Shohei Ohtani was still playing for the Angels, the team would celebrate bombs by donning a samurai helmet. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trident
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spear
Noun
  • This Windy City homage features mustard, relish, tomatoes, sport peppers, onions, celery salt, and a pickle spear on a poppy seed bun.
    Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • Chicago Dog: mustard, relish, dill pickle spear, tomato slices, sport peppers, and celery salt.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025

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“Trident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trident. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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