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3. trap

noun. ['ˈtræp'] a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned.

Etymology

  • trap (English)
  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. trap

noun. ['ˈtræp'] drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas.

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Etymology

  • trap (English)
  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. trap

verb. ['ˈtræp'] catch in or as if in a trap.

Etymology

  • trap (English)
  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. trap

verb. ['ˈtræp'] place in a confining or embarrassing position.

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Etymology

  • trap (English)
  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. trap

verb. ['ˈtræp'] hold or catch as if in a trap.

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Etymology

  • trap (English)
  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. trap

noun. ['ˈtræp'] a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters.

Etymology

  • trap (English)
  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. trap

noun. ['ˈtræp'] the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.

Etymology

  • trap (English)
  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. trap

noun. ['ˈtræp'] something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares.

Etymology

  • trap (English)
  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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