A pronged utensil is a tool or device with two or more pointed projections that assist in picking up or holding items. Some common synonyms for pronged utensil include fork, tine, spike, trident, and spear. Fork is a widely used synonym for pronged utensil and is commonly found in kitchens and dining tables. Tine, on the other hand, is usually used to describe the pointed projections of a garden fork or a hayfork. Spike refers to a long and sharp piece of metal, used for making holes or piercing objects. Trident and spear, meanwhile, are synonyms for pronged utensil with three and four pointed projections, respectively.