three-pronged

• Qui a trois pointes, trois dents ou trois parties distinctes ; se dit aussi d'une approche ou d'une stratégie comportant trois volets ou directions.

Describes something that has three prongs, points, or distinct parts or approaches.

1. Having three prongsB1formal

   Describes an object that has three sharp, pointed parts, like a fork or a tool.

   à trois pointes

   • He used a three-pronged fork to lift the meat.
   • The garden tool has a three-pronged head for loosening soil.
   • A three-pronged electrical plug is standard in many countries.

   Synonymestridenttrifurcate

2. Having three parts or approachesB2formal

   Describes a plan, strategy, or attack that has three distinct elements or phases.

   à trois volets

   • The company launched a three-pronged marketing campaign.
   • The government adopted a three-pronged approach to reduce pollution.
   • The military executed a three-pronged attack on the enemy positions.

   Synonymesternarythreefoldtripartitetriple