Definition of trap

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Trap (n.) A place in a water pipe, pump, etc., where air accumulates for want of an outlet..

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Trapper :: Trapper (n.) A boy who opens and shuts a trapdoor in a gallery or level.
Intraparietal :: Intraparietal (a.) Situated or occurring within an inclosure; shut off from public sight; private; secluded; retired.
Tetrapetalous :: Tetrapetalous (a.) Containing four distinct petals, or flower leaves; as, a tetrapetalous corolla..
Spearfish :: Spearfish (n.) A large and powerful fish (Tetrapturus albidus) related to the swordfish, but having scales and ventral fins. It is found on the American coast and the Mediterranean..
Trapdoor :: Trapdoor (n.) A door in a level for regulating the ventilating current; -- called also weather door.
Chaise :: Chaise (n.) A two-wheeled carriage for two persons, with a calash top, and the body hung on leather straps, or thorough-braces. It is usually drawn by one horse..
Trap :: Trap (n.) A bend, sag, or partitioned chamber, in a drain, soil pipe, sewer, etc., arranged so that the liquid contents form a seal which prevents passage of air or gas, but permits the flow of liquids..
Holdback :: Holdback (n.) The projection or loop on the thill of a vehicle. to which a strap of the harness is attached, to hold back a carriage when going down hill, or in backing; also, the strap or part of the harness so used..
Trapanning :: Trapanning (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Trapa.
Tetra- :: Tetra- () A combining form or prefix signifying four, as in tetrabasic, tetrapetalous..
Trace :: Trace (n.) One of two straps, chains, or ropes of a harness, extending from the collar or breastplate to a whiffletree attached to a vehicle or thing to be drawn; a tug..
Nail :: Nail (n.) To fasten, as with a nail; to bind or hold, as to a bargain or to acquiescence in an argument or assertion; hence, to catch; to trap..
Repose :: Repose (v. i.) To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand..
Polyphonist :: Polyphonist (n.) A master of polyphony; a contrapuntist.
Caltrap :: Caltrap (n.) An instrument with four iron points, so disposed that, any three of them being on the ground, the other projects upward. They are scattered on the ground where an enemy's cavalry are to pass, to impede their progress by endangering the horses' feet..
Snare :: Snare (n.) A contrivance, often consisting of a noose of cord, or the like, by which a bird or other animal may be entangled and caught; a trap; a gin..
Insidious :: Insidious (a.) Intended to entrap; characterized by treachery and deceit; as, insidious arts..
Dolphin :: Dolphin (n.) A kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage.
Strapper :: Strapper (n.) One who uses strap.
Trap :: Trap (v. i.) To set traps for game; to make a business of trapping game; as, to trap for beaver..
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