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trident

noun

Definition of trident

as in spear

a weapon that has three points and that looks like a large fork the trident of the sea god Neptune

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Recent Examples of trident In Ukraine, drone versus drone warfare has already seen a wide range of gladiatorial weapons used, including drones fitted with lances, tridents and harpoons. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026 Finally, with its delicate, trident shape, English ivy cascades over the side. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026 In 2023, the Seattle Mariners introduced a 6-feet, 6-inch tall metal trident that a home run hitter shows off after going deep. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026 The Blue Jays have the suit jacket, and Rodríguez’s Seattle Mariners hoist a golden trident that weighs 30 pounds. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trident

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spear

Noun

The fog rises from Mount Tamalpais like a spirit, slowly billowing over spears of feathery redwoods and fluffs of fragrant bay laurels.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Arrange the spears in a single layer on a sheet pan and toss with olive oil.

— Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

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