caltrop in Catalan

caltrop in Catalan is obriülls, cagatripa, card vermell — caltrop means a metal object, usually small, with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles (also used as a heraldic charge).

caltrop in Catalan

obriülls

noun

(weaponry) A metal object, usually small, with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles (also used as a heraldic charge).

cagatripa

noun

(colloquial) The starthistle, Centaurea calcitrapa, a plant with sharp thorns.

card vermell

noun

(colloquial) The starthistle, Centaurea calcitrapa, a plant with sharp thorns.

obriülls

noun

(colloquial) The starthistle, Centaurea calcitrapa, a plant with sharp thorns.

tríbol

noun

Any of a number of flowering plants in the family Zygophyllaceae, including several members of the genus Kallstroemia and the species Tribulus terrestris, native to warm temperate and tropical regions.

What does "caltrop" mean?

noun A metal object, usually small, with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles (also used as a heraldic charge).
noun The starthistle, Centaurea calcitrapa, a plant with sharp thorns.
noun Any of a number of flowering plants in the family Zygophyllaceae, including several members of the genus Kallstroemia and the species Tribulus terrestris, native to warm temperate and tropical regions.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "caltrop" in Catalan?

"caltrop" in Catalan is obriülls, cagatripa, card vermell. caltrop means: A metal object, usually small, with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles (also used as a heraldic charge).

Are there other ways to say "caltrop" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 4 translations listed for "caltrop": obriülls, cagatripa, card vermell, tríbol.

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