n. 1. (Bot.) The genus Ranunculus, of many species; some are common weeds, others are flowering plants of considerable beauty. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Naut.) A number of small cords rove through a long block, or euphroe, to suspend an awning by. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Mil.) A caltrop. [ Written also crow's-foot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Well Boring) A tool with a side claw for recovering broken rods, etc. Raymond. [ 1913 Webster ]