Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Caltrops.
Caltrops - 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
"He scattered a handful of caltrops on the path to stop pursuers."
"The soldiers strategically placed caltrops on the ground to slow down enemy cavalry."
"Medieval armies often used caltrops as a defensive weapon against mounted troops."
"The general ordered the deployment of caltrops to hinder the enemy's advance."
"The police found caltrops deliberately placed on the road to cause flat tires."
Word Game Points
Is CALTROPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, caltrops is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CALTROPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is CALTROPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, caltrops is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCALTROPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is CALTROPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, caltrops is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCALTROPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
