trap
trap /ˈtræp/
noun
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(
)
A device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
(
trap
)
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
The hunter set a trap to catch the elusive animal.
The hunter set a trap to catch the elusive animal.
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()
Drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas
(
trap
)
drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas
The plumber pointed out that the trap under the sink needed cleaning to prevent clogs and odors.
The plumber pointed out that the trap under the sink needed cleaning to prevent clogs and odors.
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()
The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
(
lying in wait
, ambuscade
[Archaic] , trap
, ambush
)
the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
The soldiers set up an ambush to surprise the enemy.
The soldiers set up an ambush to surprise the enemy.
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()
A device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters
(
trap
)
a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters
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()
Something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
(
snare
, trap
)
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
The exam was full of trap questions
the exam was full of trap questions
It was all a snare and delusion
it was all a snare and delusion
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A hazard on a golf course
(
sand trap
, trap
, bunker
)
a hazard on a golf course
He hit his ball into the bunker and had to take a penalty stroke to get it out
He hit his ball into the bunker and had to take a penalty stroke to get it out
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A light two-wheeled carriage
(
trap
)
a light two-wheeled carriage
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Informal terms for the mouth
(
cakehole
, gob
, hole
, maw
, trap
, yap
)
informal terms for the mouth
verb
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()
(hunting) catch in or as if in a trap
(
ensnare
, entrap
, trammel
, snare
, trap
)
(hunting) catch in or as if in a trap
The men trap foxes
The men trap foxes
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()
Place in a confining or embarrassing position
(
pin down
, trap
)
place in a confining or embarrassing position
He was trapped in a difficult situation
He was trapped in a difficult situation
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()
Hold or catch as if in a trap
(
trap
)
hold or catch as if in a trap
The gaps between the teeth trap food particles
The gaps between the teeth trap food particles
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To hold fast or prevent from moving
(
immobilise
[British] , immobilize
, trap
, pin
)
to hold fast or prevent from moving
The child was pinned under the fallen tree
The child was pinned under the fallen tree
