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 Fates still hang firmly in the balance in Africa, Asia and the North America, Central America, Caribbean trident, with several nations dreaming of a first appearance at the sport’s biggest tournament. Jack Bantock, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for trident
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spear
Noun
  • That means fresh and tender asparagus spears, crunchy snap pea pods, and spicy radishes are in season.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • In Sibley Volcanic Preserve, try Round Top Loop, with views of the park’s labyrinth and stands of thick-clustered wild carrot, deep blue lupine, starry purple Ithuriel’s spear and pale yarrow.
    Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026

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“Trident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trident. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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