trap (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /træp/

Definition

A device or trick used to catch animals or people.

Examples

• The hunter set a trap to catch the rabbit.

• The police used a speed trap to find fast drivers.

• He fell into a trap when he believed the lie.

How to Use trap

trap for (prepositional phrase)

A trap made to catch a specific thing. — "They made a trap for the bears."

trap someone in (phrasal verb)

To make someone unable to leave a place. — "The fire trapped them in the building."

trap with (prepositional phrase)

To catch using a certain tool or method. — "He tried to trap the bird with a net."

Synonyms of trap

Words with a similar meaning to trap:

• snare
• net
• pitfall
• ambush

Antonyms of trap

Words with the opposite meaning to trap:

• release
• escape

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