trap
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body.
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense; a snare.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense; a snare. — A (usually fictional) location or feature originally added to a map to detect plagiarism and copyright violations by other map makers or map services.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “trap” mean?
A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body.
Is “trap” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.