trident
/ˈtraɪdənt/
noun
- A weapon or tool with three prongs, often associated with the Greek god Poseidon or the Roman god Neptune.
- Poseidon is usually shown holding a trident in Greek mythology.
- In the museum, we saw an ancient bronze trident used by fishermen.
- The diver found a rusted trident on the ocean floor near the shipwreck.
- A three-pronged spear used for spearing fish.
- He practiced throwing the trident at a target on the beach.
- On the island, locals still hunt for fish with a handmade trident.
- The fisherman used a trident to catch eels in the shallow water.
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