Meaning
trident, three-man attack
- A three-pronged spear, especially associated with Neptune.
- In football (soccer), an attacking trio of three forwards.
In a sentence
L'allenatore ha schierato un tridente offensivo molto veloce.
The coach fielded a very fast three-man attack.
Nettuno viene spesso raffigurato con un tridente in mano.
Neptune is often depicted holding a trident.
Il tridente d'attacco riuscirà a scardinare la difesa avversaria?
Will the three-man frontline manage to break down the opponent's defense?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tridente | masculine · singular |
| tridenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In sports journalism, 'il tridente' very commonly refers to an attacking trio playing together.