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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Spider :: Spider (n.) Any one of numerous species of arachnids comprising the order Araneina. Spiders have the mandibles converted into poison fangs, or falcers. The abdomen is large and not segmented, with two or three pairs of spinnerets near the end, by means of which they spin threads of silk to form cocoons, or nests, to protect their eggs and young. Many species spin also complex webs to entrap the insects upon which they prey. The eyes are usually eight in number (rarely six), and are situated on t
Fall :: Fall (v. t.) To become insnared or embarrassed; to be entrapped; to be worse off than before; asm to fall into error; to fall into difficulties.
Trapezoid :: Trapezoid (a.) Having the form of a trapezoid; trapezoidal; as, the trapezoid ligament which connects the coracoid process and the clavicle..
Tackling :: Tackling (n.) The straps and fixures adjusted to an animal, by which he draws a carriage, or the like; harness..
Hanger :: Hanger (n.) A strap hung to the girdle, by which a dagger or sword is suspended..
Ambush :: Ambush (v. t.) A disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare.
Trapes :: Trapes (v. i.) To go about in an idle or slatternly fashion; to trape; to traipse.
Trapping :: Trapping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Tra.
Trap :: Trap (v. t.) To catch in a trap or traps; as, to trap foxes..
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..
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.
Strap :: Strap (n.) The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy..
Centaurea :: Centaurea (n.) A large genus of composite plants, related to the thistles and including the cornflower or bluebottle (Centaurea Cyanus) and the star thistle (C. Calcitrapa)..
Repose :: Repose (v. i.) To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand..
Trapes :: Trapes (n.) A slattern; an idle, sluttish, or untidy woman..
Tetra- :: Tetra- () A combining form or prefix signifying four, as in tetrabasic, tetrapetalous..
Blackstrap :: Blackstrap (n.) Bad port wine; any common wine of the Mediterranean; -- so called by sailors.
Cantrap :: Cantrap (n.) Alt. of Cantri.
Palm :: Palm (n.) A metallic disk, attached to a strap, and worn the palm of the hand, -- used to push the needle through the canvas, in sewing sails, etc..
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