Definition
Definition of traps - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
huntingdevices for catching animals or objects
- The hunter set traps in the forest.
2.
- His traps were sore after the intense workout..
3.
- She packed her traps for the weekend trip.
Images of traps
devices for catching animals or objects 
personal belongings or luggage
Expressions with traps
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start an activity or process very quickly with great speed
She raced out of the traps to finish the project early.
start quickly with great speed or energy
The runner flew out of the traps and took the lead immediately.
Origin of traps
Dutch, trappen (to step)
Terms with traps included in their meaning
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animal trapping
person who traps animals for fur or meat
restrictive situation
situation that restricts or traps someone
deceptive situation
situation that traps or deceives someone
danger
set up with hidden explosives or traps
trapping mechanism
plant that traps and digests animals for nutrients
environmental impact
gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming
figurative
situation or scheme that traps people
trap mechanism
device or method that quickly traps or catches something
metaphor
situation or device that ensnares or traps
plants
carnivorous aquatic plant with bladder-like traps
sports
golf club used in sand traps
danger
related to setting up hidden traps
insects
antlion larva known for its pit traps
technology
device or material that traps dust from moving air or gas
trap
object or situation that traps someone
abr: greenhouse gas
gas that traps heat in the earth's atmosphere
equipment
device that traps grease from air or liquid passing through it
acr: global warming potential
measure of how much heat a gas traps
occupation
person who traps and kills moles
cosmetics
product that traps moisture on the skin
fishing
fishing net that traps fish by directing them into an enclosure
animal trapping
person who catches animals using traps
trapping
route or area regularly checked for traps
Examples of traps in a sentence
Traps were set to catch the elusive fox. He focused on building his traps during his gym sessions. Her traps were visibly defined after months of training. He gathered his traps before leaving the hotel. The travelers loaded their traps onto the bus.
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- French:pièges, trapèzes, ...
- German:Fallen, Trapezmuskeln, ...
- Italian:trappole, trapezi, ...
- Spanish:trampas, trapecios, ...
- Portuguese:armadilhas, trapézios, ...
- Chinese:陷阱, 斜方肌, ...
- Japanese:罠, 僧帽筋, ...
- Arabic:مصائد, عَضَلَات شِبْه المُنْحَرِف, ...
- Hebrew:מַלְכּוֹדוֹת, שְׁרִירֵי הַטְּרַפֵּז, ...
- Russian:ловушки, трапеции, ...
- Ukrainian:пастка, трапецієподібні м'язи, ...
- Hindi:फंदे, ट्रैप्स, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of trap
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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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