"rat-trap" meaning in All languages combined

See rat-trap on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more rat-trap [comparative], most rat-trap [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} rat-trap (comparative more rat-trap, superlative most rat-trap)
  1. That shuts forcibly or holds tight, like a rat trap.
    Sense id: en-rat-trap-en-adj-DQWe7B3D Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 47
  2. Of the mouth, resembling a rat trap; large and ugly.
    Sense id: en-rat-trap-en-adj-E~K99VuJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 47

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