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TRAPPING Synonyms

18 synonyms for trapping. (exact relations)
24 hypernyms for trapping. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for TRAPPING

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snare

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

• a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head

• a surgical instrument consisting of wire hoop that can be drawn tight around the base of polyps or small tumors to sever them; used especially in body cavities

• strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit

• a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

verb

• catch in or as if in a trap

• entice and trap

ambuscade

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

verb

• wait in hiding to attack

ambush

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

verb

• wait in hiding to attack

• hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing

bunker

noun

n

noun

• a hazard on a golf course

• a large container for storing fuel

• a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground

verb

• hit a golf ball into a bunker

• fill (a ship's bunker) with coal or oil

• transfer cargo from a ship to a warehouse

cakehole

noun

n

noun

• informal terms for the mouth

ensnare

verb

v

verb

• take or catch as if in a snare or trap

• catch in or as if in a trap

entrap

verb

v

verb

• take or catch as if in a snare or trap

• catch in or as if in a trap

gob

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a man who serves as a sailor

• a lump of slimy stuff

• informal terms for the mouth

hole

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• an opening into or through something

• an opening deliberately made in or through something

• one playing period (from tee to green) on a golf course

• an unoccupied space

• a depression hollowed out of solid matter

• a fault

• informal terms for a difficult situation

• informal terms for the mouth

verb

• hit the ball into the hole

• make holes in

immobilise

verb

v

verb

• hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital

• to hold fast or prevent from moving

• make defenseless

• convert (assets) into fixed capital

• prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

• cause to be unable to move

immobilize

verb

v

verb

• hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital

• to hold fast or prevent from moving

• make defenseless

• convert (assets) into fixed capital

• prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

• cause to be unable to move

maw

noun

n

noun

• informal terms for the mouth

pin

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment

• a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts

• when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

• small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.

• informal terms for the leg

• axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

• cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown

• flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green

• a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things

• a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

• a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target

verb

• to hold fast or prevent from moving

• attach or fasten with pins

• pierce with a pin

• (chess) immobilize a piece

trammel

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh

• an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace

• a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

verb

• catch in or as if in a trap

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

yap

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• informal terms for the mouth

verb

• bark in a high-pitched tone

lying in wait

noun

• the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

pin down

verb

v

verb

• define clearly

• place in a confining or embarrassing position

• attach with or as if with a pin

sand trap

noun

n

noun

• a hazard on a golf course

Best Hypernyms For TRAPPING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for trapping, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Phrases (8)

Alternatives for SNARE

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Phrases (2)