TRIDENT

trident

(noun) a spear with three prongs

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

trident (plural tridents)

A three-pronged spear somewhat resembling a pitchfork.

(geometry) A curve of third order of the form

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Synonyms

• (curve): trident curve

Anagrams

• dritten

Proper noun

Trident

The nuclear weapon that is the nuclear deterrent of the United Kingdom

Anagrams

• dritten

Source: Wiktionary

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Tri"dent, n. Etym: [L. tridens, -entis; tri- (see Tri-) + dens tooth: cf. F. trident. See Tooth.]

1. (Class Myth.)

Definition: A kind of scepter or spear with three prongs, -- the common attribute of Neptune.

2. (Rom. Antiq.)

Definition: A three-pronged spear or goad, used for urging horses; also, the weapon used by one class of gladiators.

3. A three-pronged fish spear.

4. (Geom.)

Definition: A curve of third order, having three infinite branches in the direction and a fourth infinite branch in the opposite direction. Trident bat (Zoöl.), an Asiatic rhinolophid bat (Triænops Persicus), having the nose membrane in the shape of a trident.

Tri"dent, a. Etym: [L. tridens.]

Definition: Having three teeth or prongs; tridentate.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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