\Prong\, n. [Cf. D. prangen to pinch, press, LG. prange a
stick, or W. procio to thrust, E. prowl, pang.]
1. A sharp-pointed instrument.
         Prick it on a prong of iron.          --Sandys.
2. The tine of a fork, or of a similar instrument; as, a fork
   of two or three prongs.
3. (Zo["o]l.)
   (a) A sharp projection, as of an antler.
   (b) The fang of a tooth.