crowfoot
noun
crow·foot ˈkrō-ˌfu̇t 
plural crowfeet ˈkrō-ˌfēt
1
plural usually crowfoots : any of numerous plants having leaves with cleft lobes
especially : buttercup
2
: crow's-foot sense 1
—usually used in plural
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Workers at mussel camps would pull the mollusks from the creeks and rivers by using boats to drag an iron bar, called a crowfoot, outfitted with dozens of lines and hooks. —
The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2023
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The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2023
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“Crowfoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/crowfoot. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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