Definition of trap

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Trap (n.) An old term rather loosely used to designate various dark-colored, heavy igneous rocks, including especially the feldspathic-augitic rocks, basalt, dolerite, amygdaloid, etc., but including also some kinds of diorite. Called also trap rock..

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Cantrap :: Cantrap (n.) Alt. of Cantri.
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..
Stropped :: Strop (n.) A strap; specifically, same as Strap, 3..
Tug :: Tug (n.) A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness..
Drop :: Drop (n.) A door or platform opening downward; a trap door; that part of the gallows on which a culprit stands when he is to be hanged; hence, the gallows itself..
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..
Satrapies :: Satrapies (pl. ) of Satrap.
Trapezia :: Trapezia (pl. ) of Trapeziu.
Trap :: Trap (a.) Of or pertaining to trap rock; as, a trap dike..
Sandal :: Sandal (n.) A kind of shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot; a protection for the foot, covering its lower surface, but not its upper..
Cob :: Cob (n.) A punishment consisting of blows inflicted on the buttocks with a strap or a flat piece of wood.
Tetrapharmacum :: Tetrapharmacum (n.) A combination of wax, resin, lard, and pitch, composing an ointment..
Caltrap :: Caltrap (n.) A genus of herbaceous plants (Tribulus) of the order Zygophylleae, having a hard several-celled fruit, armed with stout spines, and resembling the military instrument of the same name. The species grow in warm countries, and are often very annoying to cattle..
Strap :: Strap (n.) A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.
Rein :: Rein (n.) The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse..
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) One who decoys or entraps men into the military or naval service.
Repose :: Repose (v. i.) To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand..
Satrapical :: Satrapical (a.) Satrapal.
Rattletrap :: Rattletrap (n.) Any machine or vehicle that does not run smoothly.
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..
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