ˈthree-tined, a.
(-taɪnd)
Having three tines or prongs, three-pronged.
| 1558 T. Phaer æneid ii. E iij b, The God Neptune..With forck thretinde the walles vprootes. 1587 Fleming Contn. Holinshed III. 1339/1 Neptune with his threetined mace, riding ouer waues vpon a dolphin. 1706 Lond. Gaz. No. 4259/3, 6 Silver three-tined Forks. 1904 Daily News 7 Nov. 4 A three-tined dinner fork. |