trident

Meanings

• noun

  A three-pronged spear or fork, especially one used by Neptune, the Roman god of the sea.

  - "Neptune held his trident in one hand and a conch shell in the other."
  - "The trident was a symbol of Neptune's power and control over the sea."

• noun

  A three-pronged fork used for fishing.

  - "Anglers often use a trident as a spear to catch large fish."
  - "The trident is an essential tool for any serious fisherman."

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Synonyms

trident curve

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Variants

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trident , tridents

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Etymology

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From the Latin tridentis, meaning 'three-pronged'.

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Trivia

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1. The trident is also known as the 'Neptune's spear'.

2. In Hindu mythology, the god Vishnu is also depicted holding a trident.

3. The trident is a common symbol in various forms of art, including sculpture, painting, and literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Neptune: The Roman god of the sea, often depicted holding a trident.

2. Poseidon: The Greek god of the sea, also depicted holding a trident.

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Culture

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In Greek and Roman mythology, the trident is a symbol of Neptune or Poseidon, the gods of the sea. It is often depicted as a three-pronged spear or fork, and is a symbol of power and control over the sea.

How to Memorize "trident"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a three-pronged spear or fork.
   - Visualize Neptune or Poseidon holding a trident.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the trident with Neptune or Poseidon.
   - Remember that it is a three-pronged spear or fork used by gods of the sea.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Think of the word 'trident' as 'tri' meaning three and 'dent' meaning teeth or points.
   - Remember that it is a 'three-dent tool'.

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