goat's foot

noun2

1. •
   Scutiger pes-caprae, a species of fungus in the order Russulales.
2. •
   A particular type of mechanism for cocking a crossbow.

   • A number of halberds, or battle-axes, also was carried. Other ordnance included two goat's feet (crossbow cocking mechanisms) and bombs, grenades, and combustible balls “for fireworks.” — 1978