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caltrop

cal·trop

caltrop

 
pronunciation:
kael trp
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a metal device with four sharp spikes set so that one of them always points upward, used to injure or hinder cavalry horses or vehicles with pneumatic tires.
definition 2: any of various plants that have spiky or star-shaped flowers or other parts.