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CALTHROPS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word calthrops. (exact relations)
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barb
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

• the pointed part of barbed wire

• a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove

• one of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather

verb

• provide with barbs

fork
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a utensil with two or more prongs, used for serving or eating food

• the act of branching out or dividing into branches

• the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches

• an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs

• the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk

verb

• lift with a pitchfork

• place under attack with one's own pieces, of two enemy pieces

• divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

• shape like a fork

prickle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

verb

• cause a prickling sensation

• cause a stinging or tingling sensation

• make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

prong
nounn
noun

• a pointed projection

spike
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a transient variation in voltage or current

• sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes

• fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

• (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis

• a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline

• a very high narrow heel on women's shoes

• each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)

• a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)

• a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)

• any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object

• a large stout nail

verb

• stand in the way of

• pierce with a sharp stake or point

• secure with spikes

• bring forth a spike or spikes

• add alcohol to (beverages)

• manifest a sharp increase

spiked
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having a long sharp point

thorn
nounn
noun

• something that causes irritation and annoyance

• a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

• a Germanic character of runic origin

Alternatives for BARB

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