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crow's foot

noun · 10 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A small wrinkle in the corner of an eye, emblematic of aging.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural-normally

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Meaning 2

A triangular embroidery stitch.

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Topics: business, manufacturing, sewing, textiles

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Meaning 3

A symbol, resembling a bisected equilateral triangle, used in database diagrams to indicate plurality.

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Topics: computing, databases, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning 4

A number of lines rove through a long wooden block, supporting the backbone of an awning horizontally.

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Meaning 5

A caltrop.

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Meaning 6

A device for supporting a tripod to prevent the legs from slipping.

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Meaning 7

Certain flowering plants

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Meaning 8

Certain flowering plants

especially, in genus Ranunculus

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Meaning 9

large tree of Australasia

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: red beech, brown oak, booyong, stave wood, silky elm, Heritiera trifoliolata, Terrietia trifoliolata

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Broader terms: angiospermous tree, flowering tree

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Meaning 10

a wrinkle in the skin at the outer corner of your eyes

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: crow's feet, laugh line

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Broader terms: wrinkle, furrow, crease, crinkle, seam, line

History

Etymology

From Middle English crowes feet pl.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: kurze łapki — wrinkle in the corner of an eye
  • Portuguese: pé de galinha — wrinkle in the corner of an eye