trapper
ˈtræpər
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Definition of trapper - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
animal trappingperson who traps animals for fur or meat
  • The trapper set his snares in the forest.
catcher furrier hunter
2.
street salesSlangUSdrug dealer in slang contextSlangUS
  • The trapper was known in the neighborhood.
dealer pusher
3.
musicperformer of trap music
  • The trapper released a new album last week.
4.
capture deviceRaredevice or tool used to trap animalsRare
  • He placed the trapper carefully near the burrow..
catcher snare trap
5.
miningDatedworker who manages mine ventilation doorsDated
  • The trapper opened the door to let the air flow.
6.
historyDatedUKornamental covering for a horseDatedUK
  • The knight's horse wore a trapper in the parade.
caparison covering
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Images of trapper

  • trapper: device or tool used to trap animals
    device or tool used to trap animals
  • trapper: ornamental covering for a horse
    ornamental covering for a horse

Origin of trapper

English, trap + -er (one who)

Terms with trapper included in their meaning

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history
male trapper living in the wilderness
fur trade
independent fur trapper in history
hunting
wild dog trapper in the pastoral industry

Examples of trapper in a sentence

  • A seasoned trapper knows the best spots for setting traps.
  • The trapper operated discreetly to avoid police attention.
  • Local authorities were cracking down on trappers in the area.
  • The trapper gained fame with his viral hit.
  • Young trappers are redefining the music scene.
  • The trapper was set to catch the elusive fox.

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  1. French:trappeur, dealer, ...
  2. German:Fallensteller, Dealer, ...
  3. Italian:trappolatore, spacciatore, ...
  4. Spanish:cazador, camello, ...
  5. Portuguese:caçador de peles, traficante de droga, ...
  6. Chinese:捕兽者, 毒贩, ...
  7. Japanese:罠猟師, トラップミュージシャン, ...
  8. Arabic:صياد, مُرَوِّجُ مُخَدِّرات, ...
  9. Hebrew:צַיָּיד, סוֹחֵר סַמִּים, ...
  10. Russian:охотник, торговец, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мисливець, торговець, ...
  12. Hindi:शिकारी, ड्रग डीलर, ...

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