Definition of trap

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Trap (n.) A machine or contrivance that shuts suddenly, as with a spring, used for taking game or other animals; as, a trap for foxes..

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Hasp :: Hasp (n.) A clasp, especially a metal strap permanently fast at one end to a staple or pin, while the other passes over a staple, and is fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a metallic hook for fastening a door..
Sling :: Sling (v. t.) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other. The missile being lodged in a hole in the strap, the ends of the string are taken in the hand, and the whole whirled rapidly round until, by loosing one end, the missile is let fly with centrifugal force..
Pitfall :: Pitfall (n.) A pit deceitfully covered to entrap wild beasts or men; a trap of any kind.
Trap :: Trap (v. i.) To set traps for game; to make a business of trapping game; as, to trap for beaver..
Leap :: Leap (n.) A weel or wicker trap for fish.
Guttatrap :: Guttatrap (n.) The inspissated juice of a tree of the genus Artocarpus (A. incisa, or breadfruit tree), sometimes used in making birdlime, on account of its glutinous quality..
Trapes :: Trapes (n.) A slattern; an idle, sluttish, or untidy woman..
Lingulate :: Lingulate (a.) Shaped like the tongue or a strap; ligulate.
Trepan :: Trepan (n.) A snare; a trapan.
Trap :: Trap (n.) A kind of movable stepladder.
Ligulated :: Ligulated (a.) Like a bandage, or strap; strap-shaped..
Tetrapteran :: Tetrapteran (n.) An insect having four wings.
Pennant :: Pennant (n.) A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.
Trappings :: Trappings (n. pl.) That which serves to trap or adorn; ornaments; dress; superficial decorations.
Draintrap :: Draintrap (n.) See 4th Trap, 5..
Gear :: Gear (n.) The harness of horses or cattle; trapping.
Trapezoidal :: Trapezoidal (a.) Having the form of a trapezoid; trapezoid.
Lanier :: Lanier (n.) A strap used to fasten together parts of armor, to hold the shield by, and the like..
Strap :: Strap (n.) A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass..
Trapeze :: Trapeze (n.) A swinging horizontal bar, suspended at each end by a rope; -- used by gymnasts..
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