pronged

• Describe algo que tiene un cierto número de puntas o dientes (extremos afilados), y se usa a menudo de forma metafórica para referirse a un enfoque o estrategia con varias partes o vertientes.

Describes something that has a specified number of prongs (points or tines), often used metaphorically to describe a multi-part approach or strategy.

1. Having prongs or tinesB2formal

   Describes an object that has projecting points or tines, often used in combination with a number.

   con puntas o dientes

   • He used a three-pronged fork to eat the salad.
   • The plug has two pronged metal connectors.
   • A four-pronged rake is ideal for gathering leaves.

   Sinónimostined

2. Divided or branchedC1formal

   Resembling a fork; split or separated into two or more branches or approaches.

   bifurcado o dividido en ramas

   • The company adopted a two-pronged strategy to enter the market.
   • The investigation took a three-pronged approach to solve the case.
   • The river formed a pronged delta as it reached the sea.

   Sinónimosbifurcatedbrancheddividedforkedsplittined

   Antónimossingleunbranchedundivided