<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>any plant of the genus <em>Ranunculus</em>, especially one with divided leaves suggestive of a crow's foot; buttercup.</li><li>any of various other plants with leaves or other parts suggestive of a bird's foot, as certain species of the genus <em>Geranium</em>.</li><li>caltrop (def 1).</li><li>Nautical: an arrangement of several bridle-like ropes rove through a suspended euphroe to support the backbone of an awning at a number of points.</li><li>Movies, Television: a three-legged device placed under a tripod to keep the camera from slipping.</li><li>(on an architectural or engineering drawing): a V-shaped mark the apex of which is a reference point.</li></ul>