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traps

/tɹæps/
Meanings
  • noun

    A device or structure intended to catch or capture, especially one used in hunting or fishing.

    - "The hunter set several traps to catch wild animals."
    - "Fishermen use nets and traps to catch fish."
  • noun

    A situation that catches someone out or makes it difficult for them to continue.

    - "The unexpected question at the job interview was a trap."
    - "The politician was caught in a trap when asked about a controversial issue."
Pronunciation
  1. /tɹæps/



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Synonyms

snare , trap music
Rhymes
Words rhyming with traps
naps , claps , maps , raps
Homonyms
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  1. Traps (en) : A type of motor vehicle

Homophones
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  1. Traps (en) : A type of motor vehicle

Variants
List of all variants of traps that leads to same result
traps , trap , trapped , trapper , trappers , trapping , blacklight trap , blacklight traps , booby trap , booby traps , booby-trap , booby-trapped , booby-trapping , booby-traps , light trap , light traps , live trap , live traps , lobster trap , lobster traps
Forms
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traps (singular), traps (plural), setting traps

Etymology
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Old English trappe, from trap, a snare, noose, probably akin to tredan to trample.

Trivia
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  1. The largest trap ever made was built in Canada in 1982 and measured 1,830 feet long and 1,000 feet wide.

  2. The word 'trap' is also used in the field of psychology to describe a situation that leads people to reveal more information than they intended.

  3. In the Middle Ages, traps were used as a form of punishment for criminals. The criminal would be placed in a pit filled with water and left to drown.

Related Concepts
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  1. Snares: A type of trap used in hunting and fishing that consists of a wire or cable with a trigger mechanism.

  2. Ambush: A surprise attack, typically from an concealed position.

Culture
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In literature, traps are often used as metaphors for dangerous situations or unexpected twists in a story. In art, traps can represent the idea of entrapment or the struggle for freedom. In music, trap music is a genre that originated in the Southern United States and is characterized by its heavy use of synthesized drums and 808 bass.

How to Memorize "traps"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a hunter setting a trap in the forest.
    - Visualize the shape and design of the trap.
    - Imagine the animal falling into the trap.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'traps' with the idea of catching or capturing.
    - Think of a hunter or fisherman using traps.
    - Associate the word with the sound of a snare being triggered.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'traps' by thinking of the 'T' representing 'Trap' and the 'R' representing 'Rabbit' or 'Rat' being caught.
    - Use the acronym 'Traps' to remember the definition: 'Things Resulting In Particular Situations'.

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