Definition of trap

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Trap (n.) A wooden instrument shaped somewhat like a shoe, used in the game of trapball. It consists of a pivoted arm on one end of which is placed the ball to be thrown into the air by striking the other end. Also, a machine for throwing into the air glass balls, clay pigeons, etc., to be shot at..

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Satrapess :: Satrapess (n.) A female satrap.
Trap :: 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..
Billet :: Billet (n.) A loop which receives the end of a buckled strap.
Tumpline :: Tumpline (n.) A strap placed across a man's forehead to assist him in carrying a pack on his back.
Claptrap :: Claptrap (n.) A trick or device to gain applause; humbug.
Trapezoidal :: Trapezoidal (a.) Having the form of a trapezoid; trapezoid.
Saponite :: Saponite (n.) A hydrous silicate of magnesia and alumina. It occurs in soft, soapy, amorphous masses, filling veins in serpentine and cavities in trap rock..
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) to entrap into the military or naval service; as, to crimp seamen..
Strap :: Strap (v. t.) To fasten or bind with a strap.
Traphole :: Traphole (n.) See Trou-de-loup.
Trapezoid :: Trapezoid (a.) Having the form of a trapezoid; trapezoidal; as, the trapezoid ligament which connects the coracoid process and the clavicle..
Trap :: Trap (v. t.) To dress with ornaments; to adorn; -- said especially of horses.
Trap :: Trap (n.) Fig.: A snare; an ambush; a stratagem; any device by which one may be caught unawares.
Lather :: Lather (v. t.) To beat severely with a thong, strap, or the like; to flog..
Lorate :: Lorate (a.) Having the form of a thong or strap; ligulate.
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..
Ney :: Ney (n.) Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch; a snare; any device for catching and holding.
Strap :: Strap (v. t.) To beat or chastise with a strap.
Halter :: Halter (n.) A rope or strap, with or without a headstall, for leading or tying a horse..
Buckle :: Buckle (n.) A device, usually of metal, consisting of a frame with one more movable tongues or catches, used for fastening things together, as parts of dress or harness, by means of a strap passing through the frame and pierced by the tongue..
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