Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trap
noun/verb
/træp/
Definition
A device designed to catch an animal or person.
Examples
- They set a trap to catch the raccoon.
- She felt trapped in her job with no opportunities for advancement.
Meaning
To catch or ensnare someone or something; it can also refer to a situation that is difficult to escape from.
Synonyms
- snare
- catch
- enclosure
- pitfall
- entrap
