trident

UK
/ˈtraɪ.dənt/
US
/ˈtraɪ.dənt/

Translations

tridentnoun
tridents
pl
UK
/ˈtraɪ.dənt/
US
/ˈtraɪ.dənt/
tridentArme ou outil à trois pointes ; emploi général.
The statue of Poseidon was depicted holding a trident, symbolizing his dominion over the sea.
La statue de Poséidon était représentée tenant un trident, symbole de sa domination sur la mer.
Additional translations
tridentEn héraldique ou comme symbole graphique.
Synonyms
three-pronged spear
triple fork
three-tined implement
tridentadjective
UK
/ˈtraɪ.dənt/
US
/ˈtraɪ.dənt/
Used attributively to describe something having three prongs or shaped like a trident.
à trois branchesSe dit d’un objet ayant trois pointes ou trois branches ; tournure usuelle en français.
The alien had a trident appendage protruding from its arm.
L’extraterrestre avait un appendice à trois branches qui dépassait de son bras.

Definitions

tridentnoun
A three-pronged spear, often associated with the sea god Poseidon in Greek mythology.
The statue of Poseidon was depicted holding a trident, symbolizing his dominion over the sea.
A type of fishing spear with three prongs used for spearing fish.
The fisherman used a trident to catch fish in the shallow waters.
A symbol or emblem featuring a three-pronged design, often used in heraldry or as a logo.
The trident on the flag represented the maritime heritage of the coastal city.
Any object, instrument, or device that has three prongs or tines.
The new gardening tool featured a trident that made loosening soil easy.
tridentadjective
Having three prongs; shaped like or resembling a trident.
The alien had a trident appendage protruding from its arm.