trident

Meaning

1. A three-pronged spear somewhat resembling a pitchfork.
2. A curve of third order of the form

Synonyms

gig

lance

fishgig

forked stick

tridental

three-pronged dart

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/

Etymology

PIE word
*tréyes
From Latin tridēns, from tri- (“three”) + dēns (“tooth”).