Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rattrap

noun
/ˈratˌtrap/
Definition
A device designed for capturing or killing rats.
Examples
  • The farmer set several rattraps around the barn to manage the rat infestation.
  • She checked the rattrap every morning to see if it had caught any rodents.
Meaning
A rattrap is typically used to control rodent populations by catching them, and it can come in various forms such as snap traps, glue traps, or electronic traps.
Synonyms
  • trap
  • snare
  • catcher