Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Trap.
How to pronounce trap:
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Trap - as a noun
A device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Drain consisting of a u-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas
Something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
Example: "The exam was full of trap questions"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
snare5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
design8plan6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters
The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambuscade16ambush13lying in waitHypernyms (Closely Related)
coup de mainsurprise attackHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A light two-wheeled carriage
Trap - as a verb
Place in a confining or embarrassing position
Example: "He was trapped in a difficult situation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pin downCatch in or as if in a trap
Example: "The men trap foxes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ensnare7entrap8snare5trammel11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
capture11catch12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hold or catch as if in a trap
Example: "The gaps between the teeth trap food particles"
To hold fast or prevent from moving
Example: "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immobilise16immobilize25pin5To sell marijuana on a street corner
Example Sentences
"He fell into a deep pitfall trap while hiking in the forest."
"The hunters set up traps to catch wild boars."
"The detective laid a trap to catch the thief in the act."
"The spider's web was an intricate trap for unsuspecting insects."
"The rabbit got caught in a snare trap in the garden."
Word Game Points
Is TRAP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trap is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRAP has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is TRAP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trap is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRAP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is TRAP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trap is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRAP has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
