pronged

• Diz-se de algo que tem um determinado número de pontas ou dentes (extremidades agudas), usado também de forma metafórica para descrever uma abordagem ou estratégia com múltiplos componentes ou frentes.

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.

   Com pontas ou dentes

   • 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.

   Sinônimostined

2. Divided or branchedC1formal

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

   Bifurcado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbifurcatedbrancheddividedforkedsplittined

   Antônimossingleunbranchedundivided