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Trap

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Definitions for Trap

noun
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
noun
drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas
noun
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
Synonyms
snare
Examples
  1. the exam was full of trap questions
  2. it was all a snare and delusion
noun
a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters
noun
the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
Synonyms
ambush ambuscade lying in wait
noun
informal terms for the mouth
Synonyms
cakehole hole maw yap gob
noun
a light two-wheeled carriage
noun
a hazard on a golf course
Synonyms
bunker sand trap
verb
place in a confining or embarrassing position
Synonyms
pin down
Examples
  1. He was trapped in a difficult situation
verb
catch in or as if in a trap
Synonyms
entrap snare ensnare trammel
Examples
  1. The men trap foxes
verb
hold or catch as if in a trap
Examples
  1. The gaps between the teeth trap food particles
verb
to hold fast or prevent from moving
Synonyms
pin immobilize immobilise
Examples
  1. The child was pinned under the fallen tree

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