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1. trap

noun. ['ˈtræp'] a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned.

Etymology

  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Trap

  • unwrap
  • scrap
  • recap
  • stapp
  • snapp
  • snap
  • slap
  • schnapp
  • krapp
  • klapp
  • giap
  • frap
  • flap
  • crap
  • clapp
  • clap
  • zapp
  • zap
  • yapp
  • yap
  • wrap
  • tappe
  • tapp
  • tap
  • shapp
  • shap
  • schapp
  • sapp
  • sap
  • rappe

2. trap

noun. ['ˈtræp'] drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas.

Etymology

  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. trap

verb. ['ˈtræp'] catch in or as if in a trap.

Etymology

  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. trap

verb. ['ˈtræp'] place in a confining or embarrassing position.

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Etymology

  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. trap

verb. ['ˈtræp'] hold or catch as if in a trap.

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Etymology

  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. trap

noun. ['ˈtræp'] a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters.

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Etymology

  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. trap

noun. ['ˈtræp'] the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.

Etymology

  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. trap

noun. ['ˈtræp'] something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares.

Etymology

  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. trap

verb. ['ˈtræp'] to hold fast or prevent from moving.

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Etymology

  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. trap

noun. ['ˈtræp'] a light two-wheeled carriage.

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Etymology

  • trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))