Definition of trap

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Trap (n.) Fig.: A snare; an ambush; a stratagem; any device by which one may be caught unawares.

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Leap :: Leap (n.) A weel or wicker trap for fish.
Pitfall :: Pitfall (n.) A pit deceitfully covered to entrap wild beasts or men; a trap of any kind.
Lanier :: Lanier (n.) A strap used to fasten together parts of armor, to hold the shield by, and the like..
Furfuran :: Furfuran (n.) A colorless, oily substance, C4H4O, obtained by distilling certain organic substances, as pine wood, salts of pyromucic acid, etc.; -- called also tetraphenol..
Traphole :: Traphole (n.) See Trou-de-loup.
Mygale :: Mygale (n.) A genus of very large hairy spiders having four lungs and only four spinnerets. They do not spin webs, but usually construct tubes in the earth, which are often furnished with a trapdoor. The South American bird spider (Mygale avicularia), and the crab spider, or matoutou (M. cancerides) are among the largest species. Some of the species are erroneously called tarantulas, as the Texas tarantula (M. Hentzii)..
Chapelet :: Chapelet (n.) A pair of straps, with stirrups, joined at the top and fastened to the pommel or the frame of the saddle, after they have been adjusted to the convenience of the rider..
Tetrapod :: Tetrapod (n.) An insect characterized by having but four perfect legs, as certain of the butterflies..
Hanger :: Hanger (n.) A strap hung to the girdle, by which a dagger or sword is suspended..
Trapezohedral :: Trapezohedral (a.) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a trapezohedron..
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..
Strap :: Strap (n.) A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like; specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging..
Spring :: Spring (v. t.) To cause to close suddenly, as the parts of a trap operated by a spring; as, to spring a trap..
Strapper :: Strapper (n.) One who uses strap.
Passionist :: Passionist (n.) A member of a religious order founded in Italy in 1737, and introduced into the United States in 1852. The members of the order unite the austerities of the Trappists with the activity and zeal of the Jesuits and Lazarists. Called also Barefooted Clerks of the Most Holy Cross..
Dionaea :: Dionaea (n.) An insectivorous plant. See Venus's flytrap.
Curb :: Curb (n.) That which curbs, restrains, or subdues; a check or hindrance; esp., a chain or strap attached to the upper part of the branches of a bit, and capable of being drawn tightly against the lower jaw of the horse..
Extraphysical :: Extraphysical (a.) Not subject to physical laws or methods.
Ligulated :: Ligulated (a.) Like a bandage, or strap; strap-shaped..
Trapezoidal :: Trapezoidal (a.) Trapezohedral.
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