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A sharp object made of iron or bamboo that is placed on the ground to stop enemies.
vi Quân lính cắm chông nhọn bằng tre dưới hố.
en The soldiers placed sharp bamboo spikes in the pit.
A simple weapon with several sharp points thrown on the ground to slow down an enemy.
vi Họ rải chông trên đường để cản bước quân địch.
en They scattered caltrops on the road to slow down the enemy.