Meaning of the word trap in English

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trap

US /træp/

UK /træp/

a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, typically by snaring them

Example:

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The hunter set a trap for the rabbit.

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Be careful not to step on the mouse trap.

Synonym:

snare gin net pitfall booby trap

a difficult or dangerous situation from which it is hard to escape

Example:

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He fell into a debt trap.

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The police set a trap to catch the criminals.

Synonym:

pitfall snare trick ploy stratagem

catch (an animal) in a trap

Example:

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They managed to trap the fox in the forest.

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The fishermen trapped many fish in their nets.

Synonym:

catch snare ensnare net capture

confine (someone) in a place or situation from which they cannot escape

Example:

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The fallen tree trapped the car on the road.

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He felt trapped in his unhappy marriage.

Synonym:

confine imprison enclose corner hem in

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