caltraps

/ˈkæltræps/
noun
  1. Plural of caltrap; multiple spiked devices or plants.
    • The soldiers carried a bag of caltraps to scatter behind them as they retreated.
    • The gardener removed the caltraps from the pasture to protect the sheep.
    • In the field, caltraps made it impossible for the horses to gallop safely.
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