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trident

noun

Definition of trident

as in spear

a weapon that has three points and that looks like a large fork the trident of the sea god Neptune

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Recent Examples of trident In 2023, the Seattle Mariners introduced a 6-feet, 6-inch tall metal trident that a home run hitter shows off after going deep. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026 The Blue Jays have the suit jacket, and Rodríguez’s Seattle Mariners hoist a golden trident that weighs 30 pounds. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026 As the fates would have it, Diemer has had a lifelong obsession with Poseidon, as evidenced by his prominent trident necklace, the iconic emblem and weapon of the sea god. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025 Hannah and his team also built chariots specific to each Camp Half-Blood cabin, with a trident adorning Percy and Tyson’s (Daniel Diemer) for the Poseidon cabin and a steampunk version for the Hephaestus cabin, among others. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trident

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spear

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Advertisement When Little Death’s spear breaks the water, Kris, a director suddenly inside the picture, asks what should happen next.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
In addition to practicing at home with a spear to get the slasher movements just right, Haven would also send Schoenbrun videos with different Little Death walk options.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

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