"trap" meaning in English

See trap in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /træp/ Audio: en-us-trap.ogg [US] Forms: trap [singular], traps [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A trap is a machine or other device made to catch and sometimes kill animals.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-noun-UwPdkqrK
  2. A trap is a trick made to catch someone more generally.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-noun-pQI4t0uG
  3. A trap is the cover over a hole or opening; a trapdoor.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-noun-6sbagxnm
  4. A trap is any device used to hold and suddenly let go of an object.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-noun-uIDirMRR
  5. A trap is a device in a pipe set up to hold and seal liquids and stops gases and lets liquids flow.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-noun-HwbDpeZv
  6. A trap is a place in a water pipe or pump where air gathers.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-noun-2psyCqow
  7. A trap is a light two-wheeled carriage with springs.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-noun-f7~0rPXo Categories (other): History
  8. A trap is a kind of ladder.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-noun-3XasPegM
  9. A trap is a person's mouth.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-noun-NLAy4b7v Categories (other): Slang
  10. A trap is a transvestite, or a man who dresses as a woman, who goes with a man pretend to be a woman.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-noun-ltvDNWRJ Categories (other): Slang, Vulgar
  11. A trap is exception made by the processor.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-noun-u~U~xmDQ Categories (other): Computing
  12. A mining license inspector during the Australian gold rush. Tags: Australia
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-noun-0VEEKebx Categories (other): History, Slang
  13. Trap is dark colored rock.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-noun-WRz~v1zw
  14. Trap is a type of music.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-noun-sgVycqj7

Verb

IPA: /træp/ Audio: en-us-trap.ogg [US] Forms: trap [canonical], traps [third-person, singular], trapped [past], trapped [past, participle], trapping [present, participle]
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  1. To trap something is to catch in a trap.
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  2. To trap something is to ensnare it.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-verb-oSC~RuU0
  3. To trap is to provide something with a trap.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-verb-IVdk5~gD
  4. To trap id to set traps for game; to make a business of trapping game.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-verb-4fd0fEbf Categories (other): Verbs
  5. To trap is to leave suddenly or flee.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-verb-Mp7nO1jN Categories (other): Verbs
  6. To trap is to capture something such as a mistake so someone can fix it.
    Sense id: simple-trap-en-verb-qKffsS8H Categories (other): Computing, Verbs
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