Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trapan

verb
/trəˈpæn/
Definition
To trap or ensnare, typically referring to capturing or holding something in place.
Examples
  • The hunter decided to trapan the wild deer using a live trap.
  • He tried to trapan the balloon by pinning it against the wall.
  • In a game of strategy, players might trapan their opponents’ pieces to gain the upper hand.
Meaning
The act of capturing or trapping, often used in a context where something is immobilized or held tightly.
Synonyms
  • Capture
  • Snare
  • Ensnare
  • Entrap
  • Intercept