Crowfoot Definition

krōfo͝ot
crowfoots
noun
crowfoots
Any of numerous plants of the genus Ranunculus that have palmately cleft or divided leaves.
American Heritage
Any of a number of plants of the buttercup family, characterized by simple or variously lobed leaves somewhat resembling a crow's foot, esp. any of a genus (Ranunculus) of chiefly yellow-flowered plants.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
An arrangement of cords run through a block pulley to suspend an awning, etc.
Webster's New World
An iron ball with four spikes arranged so that one always points upwards, used to delay the advance of mounted troops and infantry; a caltrop.
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