Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fall-trap
noun
/fɔːl træp/
Definition
A fall-trap is a type of pit or cavity designed to ensnare or capture animals or objects that accidentally fall into it.
Examples
- The hunter set up a fall-trap near the animal’s feeding grounds.
- Accidental falls into the fall-trap can be prevented by marking its location clearly.
- Many wildlife researchers use fall-traps for study without harming the captured animals.
Meaning
In hunting or pest control, a fall-trap helps in the collection of animals by exploiting their natural behaviors.
Synonyms
- pitfall
- trap
- snare
