trap

US /træp/

UK /træp/

A2
n. (c.)Countable NounDevice used for catching animals
We will set a trap for the mouse
v.t.Transitive VerbTo use a device to catch animals or people
I trap wild animals in a cage that does not hurt them
n. (c.)Countable NounVehicle pulled by a single horse
The old horse pulled a trap behind it
n. (c.)Countable NounArea or hazard on a golf course
He hit the ball into a sand trap and will maybe drop a stroke or two
v.t.Transitive VerbTo hold, e.g. a nerve, so that it cannot move
Watch the cat trap the insect
n. (c.)Countable NounSomeone's mouth
Shut your trap and stop talking
v.t.Transitive VerbTo catch or prevent someone from escaping
The army will trap the enemy in the valley
v.t.Transitive VerbTo trick someone
He wanted to trap her and win the argument
n. (c.)Countable NounUncomfortable event that is hard to escape
School was a trap to the bored child
v.t.Transitive VerbTo put into a situation you can't escape from
Don't let her trap you in a bad relationship

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