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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Ligule :: Ligule (n.) A strap-shaped corolla of flowers of Compositae.
Satrap :: Satrap (n.) The governor of a province in ancient Persia; hence, a petty autocrat despot..
Mantrap :: Mantrap (n.) A dangerous place, as an open hatch, into which one may fall..
Insnare :: Insnare (v. t.) To catch in a snare; to entrap; to take by artificial means.
Gab :: Gab (n.) The hook on the end of an eccentric rod opposite the strap. See. Illust. of Eccentric.
Caparison :: Caparison (v. t.) To cover with housings, as a horse; to harness or fit out with decorative trappings, as a horse..
Illaqueate :: Illaqueate (v. t.) To insnare; to entrap; to entangle; to catch.
Top-block :: Top-block (n.) A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast..
Trap :: Trap (n.) The game of trapball.
Intraparietal :: Intraparietal (a.) Situated or occurring within an inclosure; shut off from public sight; private; secluded; retired.
Girth :: Girth (n.) A band or strap which encircles the body; especially, one by which a saddle is fastened upon the back of a horse..
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..
Strap :: Strap (v. t.) To fasten or bind with a strap.
Trappist :: Trappist (n.) A monk belonging to a branch of the Cistercian Order, which was established by Armand de Rance in 1660 at the monastery of La Trappe in Normandy. Extreme austerity characterizes their discipline. They were introduced permanently into the United States in 1848, and have monasteries in Iowa and Kentucky..
Tetrapetalous :: Tetrapetalous (a.) Containing four distinct petals, or flower leaves; as, a tetrapetalous corolla..
Trapes :: Trapes (n.) A slattern; an idle, sluttish, or untidy woman..
Decoy :: Decoy (v. t.) To lead into danger by artifice; to lure into a net or snare; to entrap; to insnare; to allure; to entice; as, to decoy troops into an ambush; to decoy ducks into a net..
Gin :: Gin (v. t.) To catch in a trap.
Gear :: Gear (n.) The harness of horses or cattle; trapping.
Claptrap :: Claptrap (n.) A trick or device to gain applause; humbug.
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