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prong(dictionary)
prong(medicine)
Two Prong - Fencing(gambling)
Three Prong - Fencing(gambling)
Attempt(medicine)
attempt(1)(dictionary)
attempt 1, noun(dictionary)
attempt 2, verb(dictionary)
Attempt - Weight Lifting(gambling)

attempt 1, noun (oh) and prong (medicine)


attempt 1, noun (oh)



an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult
attempt to do sth
::All attempts to control inflation have failed.
::The protesters made no attempt to resist arrest.
::his first unsuccessful attempt to become an MP
:: In an attempt to diffuse the tension I suggested that we break off for lunch.
attempt at (doing) sth
::her feeble attempt at humour
at the first/second etc attempt
::She passed her driving test at the first attempt.
assassination/suicide/murder attempt
an attempt on sb's life
an act of trying to kill someone, especially someone famous or important

prong (medicine)


prong


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. <zoology> A sharp projection, as of an antler. The fang of a tooth.

Origin: Cf. D. Prangen to pinch, press, LG. Prange a stick, or W. Procio to thrust, E. Prowl, pang.

Source: Websters Dictionary