Definition of trap - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
huntingtr. capture an animal using a snare or pittr.
- They trapped the rabbit in the garden.
2.
deceptiontr. ensnare someone by trickerytr.
- She trapped him into confessing his secret.
3.
technologytr. TECH. capture an error in computingtr. TECH.
- The program traps errors efficiently.
4.
aviationintr. TECH. US successfully land on an aircraft carrierintr. TECH. US
- The pilot trapped on the carrier deck.
Noun
1.
difficultysituation hard to escape from
- She felt trapped in her job.
2.
huntingdevice for catching animals or people
- The hunter set a trap for the rabbit.
3.
musicUS genre of hip-hop musicUS
- Trap music played loudly at the party.
4.
- The alley was known as a trap for dealers.
5.
plumbingTECH. U-shaped pipe preventing gas escapeTECH.
- The plumber fixed the trap under the sink.
Images of trap
device for catching animals or people 
U-shaped pipe preventing gas escape
Expressions with trap
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place exploiting tourists with overpriced goods
The souvenir shop was just a tourist trap.
sexy selfie posted to get attention
She posted a thirst trap on Instagram to get likes.
situation where someone cannot repay debt and borrows more
He fell into a debt trap after losing his job.
big or obvious error that is easy to avoid yet often overlooked
Overconfidence is a classic elephant trap in strategic planning..
unable to escape a difficult situation
He felt caught in a trap with no way out.
be caught in a deceptive or dangerous situation
He fell into a trap set by the scammer.
cause a trap to close suddenly
The hunter sprang a trap to catch the rabbit.
remain silent or keep a secret
He was told to keep his trap shut about the plan.
very quick and strong memory or intelligence
She has a mind like a bear trap.
stop complaining or arguing
She finally shut her trap after realizing she was wrong.
scam targeting naive people
The email was just a sucker trap for personal information.
unexpected difficulty for inexperienced people
The legal terms were a trap for the unwary.
become caught in a trap or trick
He walked into a trap set by the enemy.
situation where one becomes reliant on something
He fell into a dependency trap with his medication.
remarkably quick and sharp in learning and reasoning
She has a mind like a steel trap, solving problems instantly.
sharp and quick intelligence
Her mind is like a steel trap, catching every detail.
disposable phone used temporarily
She bought a trap phone for the weekend trip.
practical joke causing surprise or inconvenience
He set up a booby trap with a bucket of water above the door.
negative aspects of holding a position
He fell into the trap of office, losing his integrity.
device for catching fish alive
The fishermen set up a fish trap in the river.
moving towards being caught or deceived
He walked into the trap without realizing it.
strong device used to catch animals
The hunter set an iron trap to catch the fox.
used to say a place could burn and block escape
Don't rent that apartment; it's a fire trap.
set up a device to catch animals
The hunter decided to lay a trap for rabbits.
Origin of trap
Middle English, trape (snare)
Terms with trap included in their meaning
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spider trap
web spun by spiders to catch prey
hunting
lure or entice someone or something into a trap
fishing
place food or lure on a hook or trap to attract animals
trap
drive someone into a confined space
conflict
trap in a difficult situation
enclosing
cover with mesh to trap or catch
no options
trap someone with no escape
enclosure
trap or seal in a space using bricks
interaction
trap someone in a mistake or inconsistency
trap control
trap someone so they cannot escape or avoid a situation
cooking
trap heat or moisture inside
sabotage
trap designed to make someone fail
animal trap
trap for catching animals using a loop
animal trapping
trap an animal using a looped device set on trails
thinking trap
belief that hopes match facts, leading to poor choices
rules loop
used to say rules trap you, so you cannot succeed
military
set up a hidden trap to surprise someone
music
style of trap music with violent lyrics
tricky question
designed to trap or mislead
trap
entangle in sticky threads like spider silk
trap
person or thing used to lure into danger
trapping
lure or entice someone or something into a trap
figurative entrapment
trap someone in a situation they can't escape
military trap
get caught by surprise attackers hiding nearby
Examples of trap in a sentence
They set up a net to trap the birds. They trapped the tourists with a fake guide. The scammer trapped her into signing the contract. The system traps bugs quickly. It can trap exceptions automatically. The rookie pilot trapped perfectly on his first attempt.
After hours of practice, she finally trapped successfully. The debt became a trap for the young couple. He realized too late that the deal was a trap. The trap was hidden under the leaves. He fell into a trap set by his rivals. He enjoys listening to trap while working out. Trap has become a dominant genre in the music charts. The police raided the trap late at night. He warned his friend about the dangers of the trap. A clogged trap can cause unpleasant odors in the kitchen. The trap is essential for maintaining proper plumbing hygiene.
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- French:piéger, piège, ...
- German:fangen, Falle, ...
- Italian:intrappolare, trappola, ...
- Spanish:atrapar, trampa, ...
- Portuguese:apanhar, armadilha, ...
- Chinese:捕捉, 困境, ...
- Japanese:捕まえる, 罠, ...
- Arabic:أَمْسَكَ بِفَخّ, فَخّ, ...
- Hebrew:לִלְכּוֹד, מַלְכֹּדֶת, ...
- Russian:поймать в ловушку, ловушка, ...
- Ukrainian:ловити, пастка, ...
- Hindi:फँसाना, फँसाव, ...
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