variants
or less commonly calthrop
ˈkal-thrəp 
ˈkȯl-
1
a
caltrops also calthrops plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: star thistle sense 1
b
: puncture vine
also
: any of various related herbs (genera Tribulus and Kallstroemia) of the same family (Zygophyllaceae, the caltrop family)
2
: a device with four metal points so arranged that when any three are on the ground the fourth projects upward as a hazard to the hooves of horses or to pneumatic tires
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Earlier this year there were many reports of drones dropping caltrops, spiked metal objects which burst tires, on to roads at night.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Beginning with orange, red, and yellow hues as a nod to harvest season, the team also chose to integrate water caltrops and persimmons as symbols of abundance and transformation.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2023
The book’s cover image reflects the internal shape of the novel: a caltrop.
—Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 6 Jan. 2022
Tuscaloosa police spokeswoman Stephanie Taylor said officers responded after a security guard noticed several homemade caltrop spikes - which cause tire blowouts - in the roadway and parking lot, Taylor said.
—Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 15 Dec. 2022
During a search warrant, investigators learned that the man had purchased 170 caltrop spikes through his Amazon account.
—Connor Sanders, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Nov. 2021
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David Hambling, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Beginning with orange, red, and yellow hues as a nod to harvest season, the team also chose to integrate water caltrops and persimmons as symbols of abundance and transformation.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2023
The book’s cover image reflects the internal shape of the novel: a caltrop.
—Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 6 Jan. 2022
Tuscaloosa police spokeswoman Stephanie Taylor said officers responded after a security guard noticed several homemade caltrop spikes - which cause tire blowouts - in the roadway and parking lot, Taylor said.
—Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 15 Dec. 2022
During a search warrant, investigators learned that the man had purchased 170 caltrop spikes through his Amazon account.
—Connor Sanders, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Nov. 2021
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“Caltrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caltrop. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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