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1. steel_trap
noun. an acute intelligence (an analogy based on the well-known sharpness of steel traps).
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2. steel
noun. ['ˈstiːl'] an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range.
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Etymology
- steel (English)
- stele (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. steel
noun. ['ˈstiːl'] a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.
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Etymology
- steel (English)
- stele (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. steel
verb. ['ˈstiːl'] get ready for something difficult or unpleasant.
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Etymology
- steel (English)
- stele (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. trap
noun. ['ˈtræp'] a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned.
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Etymology
- trap (English)
- trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. 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))
7. 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))
8. 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))
9. trap
verb. ['ˈtræp'] hold or catch as if in a trap.
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Synonyms
Etymology
- trap (English)
- trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))