English Explanatory Dictionary

trident

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A three-pronged spear somewhat resembling a pitchfork.
  2. A curve of third order of the form
name
  1. The nuclear weapon that is the nuclear deterrent of the United Kingdom

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-trident.wav

Word forms

trident tridents

Etymology

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

Synonyms

trident curve

Related words

trisula tryzub

Derived words

impossible trident tridental trident bat Trident Board tridentlike
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