Trident – A three-pronged spear

(Pronounced try-duhnt)

To remember the definition of the word trident, use the following mnemonic:

The tricycle was an accident (trident) waiting to happen. It had a three-pronged spear attached to it.

Examples of trident in a sentence

The Greek god Poseidon famously wields a trident.

The detectives were shocked to discover the killer had used a trident to commit the murder. 

The farmer couldn't believe he'd actually been using a priceless trident as a pitchfork.