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Hasp :: Hasp (n.) A clasp, especially a metal strap permanently fast at one end to a staple or pin, while the other passes over a staple, and is fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a metallic hook for fastening a door..

Trap :: Trap (v. t.) Fig.: To insnare; to take by stratagem; to entrap.

Cul-de-sac :: Cul-de-sac (n.) A passage with only one outlet, as a street closed at one end; a blind alley; hence, a trap..

Mantrap :: Mantrap (n.) A dangerous place, as an open hatch, into which one may fall..

But :: But (v. t.) A kind of hinge used in hanging doors, etc.; -- so named because fastened on the edge of the door, which butts against the casing, instead of on its face, like the strap hinge; also called butt hinge..

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..

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..

Halter :: Halter (n.) A strong strap or cord.

Leucitoid :: Leucitoid (n.) The trapezohedron or tetragonal trisoctahedron; -- so called as being the form of the mineral leucite.

Claptrap :: Claptrap (n.) A contrivance for clapping in theaters.

Strap :: Strap (n.) A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass..

Illaqueable :: Illaqueable (a.) Capable of being insnared or entrapped.

Blackstrap :: Blackstrap (n.) A mixture of spirituous liquor (usually rum) and molasses.

Contrapuntal :: Contrapuntal (a.) Pertaining to, or according to the rules of, counterpoint..

Strap :: Strap (n.) A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine..

Seal :: Seal (n.) An arrangement for preventing the entrance or return of gas or air into a pipe, by which the open end of the pipe dips beneath the surface of water or other liquid, or a deep bend or sag in the pipe is filled with the liquid; a draintrap..

Extraprofessional :: Extraprofessional (a.) Foreign to a profession; not within the ordinary limits of professional duty or business.

Caparison :: Caparison (v. t.) To cover with housings, as a horse; to harness or fit out with decorative trappings, as a horse..

Trap :: Trap (v. t.) To catch in a trap or traps; as, to trap foxes..

Strappado :: Strappadoes (pl. ) of Strappad.

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