trap

/tɹˈæp/

/ˈtɹæp/

[noun] [verb]

Trap

[NOUN]

an object that can be used to catch an animal

drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas

the act of hiding and waiting in secret to catch someone or something by surprise

synonyms : ambuscade

ambush

lying in wait

a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters

something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

synonyms : snare

a light two-wheeled carriage

a hazard on a golf course

synonyms : bunker

sand trap

informal terms for the mouth

synonyms : cakehole

a subgenre of hip hop music characterized by its heavy use of 808 bass, snappy snares, dark melodies, and lyrics focused on street life and drug culture

to trap

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to capture an animal using an object called a trap

synonyms : ensnare

entrap

snare

trammel

place in a confining or embarrassing position

synonyms : pin down

hold or catch as if in a trap

to hold fast or prevent from moving

synonyms : immobilise

immobilize

Examples

1. He fell into a trap by believing his childhood friend and giving away all of his savings.

2. After the devastating earthquake, many people were trapped under the rubble and didn't have a prayer of being rescued.

3. Many people feel trapped in the rat race of their jobs and long for more meaningful work.

4. I told you that trap spelled danger for all of us.

Nearby words

transverse flute

transubstantiate

transporter

transportation system