Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Caltrop.
Caltrop - as a noun
Tropical annual procumbent poisonous subshrub having fruit that splits into five spiny nutlets; serious pasture weed
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
devil's weedtribulus terestrisA plant of the genus trapa bearing spiny four-pronged edible nutlike fruits
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
water chestnutwater chestnut plantHypernyms (Closely Related)
aquatic planthydrophytehydrophytic plantwater plantHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Mediterranean annual or biennial herb having pinkish to purple flowers surrounded by spine-tipped scales; naturalized in america
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centauria calcitrapastar-thistleExample Sentences
"The enemy soldiers scattered caltrops on the ground to impede the advance of the cavalry."
"The knight's horse stepped on a caltrop, causing it to stumble and throw its rider."
"The spy used a caltrop to puncture the tires of the enemy's vehicles during the escape."
"The medieval warriors strategically placed caltrops on the battlefield to halt the enemy's progress."
"After stepping on a caltrop, the soldier had to be carried back to the camp for medical attention."
Word Game Points
Is CALTROP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, caltrop is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CALTROP has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is CALTROP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, caltrop is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCALTROP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is CALTROP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, caltrop is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCALTROP has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
