a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas

something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares; the exam was full of trap questions; it was all a snare and delusion

[ Syn: snare ]

a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters

the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

[ Syn: ambush , ambuscade , lying in wait ]

informal terms for the mouth

[ Syn: cakehole , hole , maw , yap , gob ]

a light two-wheeled carriage

a hazard on a golf course

[ Syn: bunker , sand trap ]

place in a confining or embarrassing position; He was trapped in a difficult situation

[ Syn: pin down ]

catch in or as if in a trap; The men trap foxes

[ Syn: entrap , snare , ensnare , trammel ]

hold or catch as if in a trap; The gaps between the teeth trap food particles'

to hold fast or prevent from moving; The child was pinned under the fallen tree

[ Syn: pin , immobilize , immobilise ]