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Word: Trap
Speech Type: Noun
Old English træppe (in coltetræppe ‘Christ's thorn’); related to Middle Dutch trappe and medieval Latin trappa, of uncertain origin. The verb dates from late Middle English
trap
a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, typically by allowing entry but not exit or by catching hold of a part of the body
Short Definition:device designed to catch and retain animals
Examples:- the squirrels ravaged the saplings, despite the baited traps
- a bear trap
a situation in which people lie in wait to make a surprise attack
Short Definition:situation in which people lie in wait to make attack
Examples:- we were fed false information by a double agent and walked straight into a trap
a container or device used to collect something, or a place where something collects
Short Definition:container or device used to collect something
Examples:- one fuel filter and water trap are sufficient on the fuel system
a light, two-wheeled carriage pulled by a horse or pony.
Short Definition:carriage pulled by horse or pony
a device for hurling an object such as a clay pigeon into the air to be shot at.
Short Definition:device for hurling object into air
a person's mouth (used in expressions to do with speaking)
Short Definition:person's mouth
Examples:- keep your trap shut!
(among jazz musicians) drums or percussion instruments
Short Definition:(among jazz musicians) drums
Examples:- I played the traps a little myself once
a type of hip-hop music typically characterized by a dark tone and rhythms involving low-pitched kick drums and a very fast hi-hat
Short Definition:type of hip-hop music with dark, gritty tone
Examples:- the LP will feature his raps over a wide range of electronic sounds from dubstep to trap
a place where drugs are sold
Short Definition:place where drugs are sold
Examples:- a trap full of dealers
Word: Trap
Speech Type: Verb
trap
catch (an animal) in a trap.
Short Definition:catch animal in trap
trick or deceive (someone) into doing something contrary to their interests or intentions
Short Definition:trick or deceive someone
Examples:- I hoped to trap him into an admission
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