trap

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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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Is Mars really Red? | #aumsum

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Now during autumn or fall, there is not enough sunlight for chlorophyll to trap.
Now during autumn or fall, there is not enough sunlight for chlorophyll to trap.

2020 October Democratic Debate in Ohio | The Daily Show

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"Is this a trap? Is this a joke?
"Is this a trap? Is this a joke?

RWBY Chibi Season 2, Episode 7 - Must Be Nice | Rooster Teeth

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She said trap-
She said trap-
Cinder: How can you booby trap flan?
Cinder: How can you booby trap flan?

The BATTLEGROUNDS Movie || PUBG

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That's a death trap.
That's a death trap.

You Will Never Be Able To Change A Man. Monique Marvez

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Now he's thinking, "I am in a big room comfortable, and you want me to follow you to the bathroom. It's a small room. It's a trap."
Now he's thinking, "I am in a big room comfortable, and you want me to follow you to the bathroom. It's a small room. It's a trap."
It's a trap.
It's a trap.

Lec 1 | MIT 18.03 Differential Equations, Spring 2006

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escape is possible. It's like a lobster trap. The lobster can walk in. But it cannot walk
escape is possible. It's like a lobster trap. The lobster can walk in. But it cannot walk
way: this poor trap solution. So, it does what it has to do. Now, there's more to it
way: this poor trap solution. So, it does what it has to do. Now, there's more to it

Why does soda fizz when you shake it? | #aumsum

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The water molecules enclose and trap extra carbon dioxide molecules to prevent them from escaping.
The water molecules enclose and trap extra carbon dioxide molecules to prevent them from escaping.

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Due to these extra tiny spaces, woolen clothes trap more air as compared to cotton clothes.
Due to these extra tiny spaces, woolen clothes trap more air as compared to cotton clothes.

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Mostly, the cilia and mucous in our respiratory tract trap these microorganisms, which are then expelled while coughing.
Mostly, the cilia and mucous in our respiratory tract trap these microorganisms, which are then expelled while coughing.

2020 Hopeful Andrew Yang Talks with Voters in Des Moines, Iowa | NowThis

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THERE IS ANOTHER TRAP IN THE
THERE IS ANOTHER TRAP IN THE