trapping
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈtræpɪŋ/
Definition
The act or process of catching animals using devices designed to hold or kill them.
Examples
Traditional trapping has been a way of life for many indigenous communities for centuries.
Local regulations now strictly govern the trapping of fur-bearing animals in this region.
He learned the art of trapping from his grandfather during their long trips into the wilderness.
How to Use trapping
- trapping of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of catching a specific type of animal. — "The trapping of foxes is prohibited in this park."
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