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trapping
verb
noun
To physically capture, to catch in a trap or traps, or something like a trap.
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Pronunciation
/ˈtɹæpɪŋ/
Meaning
Definitions
verb
To physically capture, to catch in a trap or traps, or something like a trap.
“to trap foxes”
To ensnare; to take by stratagem; to entrap.
To provide with a trap.
“to trap a drain”
To set traps for game; to make a business of trapping game
“trap for beaver”
To leave suddenly, to flee.
To sell illegal drugs, especially in a public area.
To capture (e.g. an error) in order to handle or process it.
To attend to and open and close a (trap-)door.
verb
To dress with ornaments; to adorn (especially said of horses).
noun
An instance of ensnaring something or someone.
noun
An ornamental covering or harness for a horse; caparison.
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Example Sentences
to trap foxes
to trap a drain
trap for beaver