Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
traps
noun
/træps/
Definition
Devices used to catch or confine animals or objects.
Examples
- The hunter set several traps to catch rabbits.
- Be careful not to fall into the traps set by the enemy.
- The game was designed with various traps to challenge the players.
Meaning
Traps can refer to physical devices designed to capture wildlife or to situations that cause someone to get caught or ensnared, either literally or metaphorically.
Synonyms
- snare
- device
- catch
- pitfall
