calthrop , auch: caltrap

That was probably why the Calthrop left so quickly; the witch woman had scared it off.

"I take it you're using that special thingy in your head," Calthrop said.

Old John, or the Calthrop, whatever it was, had completely taken him in.

"That's sending us back towards town," Calthrop said, braking to make the turn.

Soon Calthrop had entered into a partnership with them and spent much of the next two years designing equipment for feed production.

"Then I agree," Calthrop said, holding out his hand and helping her to her feet.

Calthrop has been described as a "railway genius".

In 1916 Calthrop also patented an ejector seat for aircraft using compressed air.

Calthrop, very smooth, almost jolly, pouring lots of oil.

Once in India, Calthrop came to see narrow gauge railways as a way to help develop the country.

Calthrop's firm also supplied the wagon stock and the points and crossings for the railway.

From his chair Calthrop added gently, 'You mustn't think you're not still among friends, you know.

Although the inquest exonerated him Calthrop's career never entirely recovered from the incident.

Due to the influence of Calthrop, the locomotives had a somewhat colonial appearance with large headlights which were never used.

By 1918 it was known that the Germans were fully aware of Calthrop's work, and supplied their pilots with a similar design.

During his time in India, Calthrop made occasional trips back to Britain.

Dane Calthrop himself was perhaps a being more re-mote from everyday life than anyone I have ever met.

The sets and costumes were designed by Gladys Calthrop.

Developing and promoting his parachute had left Calthrop drained, both financially and physically.

Mrs. Dane Calthrop shot out of the fish shop again and rejoined us.

Stage and costume designs were by Gladys Calthrop.

Mrs. Dane Calthrop asked the question with unembarrassed friendly interest.

The calthrop is a handy tool if you have to run for it, particularly if the guys after you are going to be on horseback.

Booboo works without being an emotional calthrop."

Foy was invited to Donald Calthrop's dressing room for a drink where her costume caught fire.