prong

prong
prong late 15c., from Anglo-Latin pronga "prong, pointed tool," of unknown origin, perhaps related to M.L.G. prange "stick, restraining device," prangen "to press, pinch." See also prod, which may be related. Prong-horned antelope is from 1815.

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