crow's foot

The term 'crow's foot' has varied meanings across different fields, from describing wrinkles to symbols in databases and types of stitches.

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Definition

B2Anatomy

(common)A small wrinkle at the outer corner of the eye, often appearing with age.

Example

  • She noticed a crow's foot forming near her eyes as she smiled.

C1Databases

(technical, academic)A symbol used in entity-relationship diagrams to denote a one-to-many relationship.

Example

  • The crow's foot notation in the diagram indicates multiple orders linked to a single customer.

C1Embroidery

(technical, hobby)A triangular stitch used in embroidery.

Example

  • She used a crow's foot stitch to add intricate details to the fabric.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "crow's foot":

lion's footwater crow