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trap

/tɹæp/
Meanings
  • noun

    A device used to catch animals or birds, typically consisting of a container with a spring-loaded door that shuts quickly when an animal enters.

    - "The hunter set a trap to catch rabbits."
    - "The fisherman used a crab trap to catch lobsters."
  • verb

    To deceive or trick someone, often in a malicious or unfair way.

    - "The con artist successfully trapped his victim."
    - "The salesperson tried to trap the customer into buying an expensive product."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

snare , trap music
Rhymes
Words rhyming with trap
map , clap , rap , tap
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Trap (Scottish) : A narrow inlet or bay

  2. Trap (Australian) : To catch or capture, especially in a deceitful or unfair way

Variants
List of all variants of trap that leads to same result
trap , traps , trapped , trapper , trappers , trapping , trap beat , trap beats , trap music , traprock , traprocks , blacklight trap , blacklight traps , booby trap , booby traps , booby-trap , booby-trapped , booby-trapping , booby-traps , death trap , leghold trap
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

traps, trapping

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English trappe, from trapan, to snare, from trappe, a noose.

Trivia
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  1. The largest trap ever made was built in Canada in 1986 and measured 3,270 square feet (303 square meters).

  2. The word 'trap' is also used in computing to describe a security vulnerability that can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to a system.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Bait: An attractive substance or object used to lure animals or people into a trap.

  2. Snare: A type of trap that uses a wire or cord to catch animals by ensnaring their legs.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, traps are often used as metaphors for deception, danger, or unexpected challenges. In art, traps are depicted as intricate devices designed to ensnare prey or unsuspecting victims. In music, the word 'trap' is used as a genre of music that originated in the Southern United States, characterized by its heavy use of percussion and digital sounds.

How to Memorize "trap"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a hunter setting a trap in the forest. Visualize the spring-loaded door and the bait that attracts the animal.
    - Visualize the animal entering the trap and the door closing quickly.
    - Visualize the hunter approaching and retrieving the animal.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'trap' with the image of a hunter's trap or a snare.
    - Associate the word 'trap' with the feeling of being deceived or tricked.
    - Associate the word 'trap' with the sound of a spring-loaded door closing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'Trap' to remember the definitions: 'T'rap for device, 'R'abbit or 'R'obber for deception.',
    - Create a mental image of a 'T'shaped trap to remember the definition of a trap as a device.
    - Create a mental image of a 'R'abbit in a 'T'rap to remember the definition of a trap as deception.

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