Definition of trap

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

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Contrapuntist :: Contrapuntist (n.) One skilled in counterpoint.
Block :: Block (v. t.) A grooved pulley or sheave incased in a frame or shell which is provided with a hook, eye, or strap, by which it may be attached to an object. It is used to change the direction of motion, as in raising a heavy object that can not be conveniently reached, and also, when two or more such sheaves are compounded, to change the rate of motion, or to exert increased force; -- used especially in the rigging of ships, and in tackles..
Leucitoid :: Leucitoid (n.) The trapezohedron or tetragonal trisoctahedron; -- so called as being the form of the mineral leucite.
Suspensation :: Suspender (n.) One who, or that which, suspends; esp., one of a pair of straps or braces worn over the shoulders, for holding up the trousers..
Tetrapod :: Tetrapod (n.) An insect characterized by having but four perfect legs, as certain of the butterflies..
Contraposition :: Contraposition (n.) A placing over against; opposite position.
Wedge :: Wedge (n.) A solid of five sides, having a rectangular base, two rectangular or trapezoidal sides meeting in an edge, and two triangular ends..
Trapezium :: Trapezium (n.) A plane figure bounded by four right lines, of which no two are parallel..
Tangle :: Tangle (n.) To involve; to insnare; to entrap; as, to be tangled in lies..
Lorate :: Lorate (a.) Having the form of a thong or strap; ligulate.
Rattletrap :: Rattletrap (n.) Any machine or vehicle that does not run smoothly.
Guide :: Guide (n.) The leather strap by which the shield of a knight was slung across the shoulder, or across the neck and shoulder..
Claptrap :: Claptrap (n.) A trick or device to gain applause; humbug.
Flytrap :: Flytrap (n.) A trap for catching flies.
Spider :: Spider (n.) Any one of numerous species of arachnids comprising the order Araneina. Spiders have the mandibles converted into poison fangs, or falcers. The abdomen is large and not segmented, with two or three pairs of spinnerets near the end, by means of which they spin threads of silk to form cocoons, or nests, to protect their eggs and young. Many species spin also complex webs to entrap the insects upon which they prey. The eyes are usually eight in number (rarely six), and are situated on t
Claptrap :: Claptrap (a.) Contrived for the purpose of making a show, or gaining applause; deceptive; unreal..
Insidious :: Insidious (a.) Lying in wait; watching an opportunity to insnare or entrap; deceitful; sly; treacherous; -- said of persons; as, the insidious foe..
Trapeziums :: Trapeziums (pl. ) of Trapeziu.
Claptrap :: Claptrap (n.) A contrivance for clapping in theaters.
Insectivorous :: Insectivorous (a.) plants which have some special adaptation for catching and digesting insects, as the sundew, Venus's flytrap, Sarracenia, etc..
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