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

Video subtitles

Is Mars really Red? | #aumsum

06:46Is Mars really Red? | #aumsum

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

10:13You Will Never Be Able To Change A Man. Monique Marvez

Lec 1 | MIT 18.03 Differential Equations, Spring 2006

48:56Lec 1 | MIT 18.03 Differential Equations, Spring 2006

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

04:39Why does soda fizz when you shake it? | #aumsum

What causes Pneumonia? plus 9 more videos.. #aumsum

10:58What causes Pneumonia? plus 9 more videos.. #aumsum