CEFR A2

trap

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: snare, net, pitfall, ambush

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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."

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