noun

trident

trident

Poseidon is often depicted holding a trident.

Poseidon is often depicted holding a trident.

The fisherman used a trident to catch fish.

The fisherman used a trident to catch fish.

((a/the)) trident a three-pronged spear Poseidon carries a trident.

Synonyms: spear, fork, pitchfork

From Latin 'tridens', meaning 'three-toothed', from 'tri-' (three) and 'dens' (tooth).

Think of 'tri-' meaning three, like in 'triangle'. A trident has three prongs.

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