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trident

[trahyd-nt] / ˈtraɪd nt /


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Some fought with only a trident; some fought mounted on horseback; some on chariot; others on foot with helmet and short sword; some with two daggers; still others exclusively fought wild beasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"They're justifying that sort of design because of the trident."

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025

Tiffany & Co.’s new collection by Pharrell Williams, dubbed Tiffany Titan, takes inspiration from mythology, channeling the spike of Poseidon’s trident as a symbol of lifeforce, rebellious power and punk energy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

Even if a pregame performer twirled a flaming trident behind second base, a surreal spectacle for thousands of fans still finding their seats.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2024

The design was pitch black, with a sea-green trident shimmering in the center.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan




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