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trident

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/tɾiˈdẽtɨ/tri·den·te

Definition

1

A three-pronged spear, especially the scepter attributed to the god Neptune/Poseidon.

Usage examples

“In mythology, Neptune is depicted with a trident.”
“The diver used a trident for fishing.”

Common combinations

Neptune's tridentthree-pronged spear