noun / verb
trap
TRAP/træp/
A device or arrangement that retains something passing through.
This cage trap uses bait to lure animals inside.
Etymology
The Old English word named a snare for catching animals. This physical device became an image for a deceitful plan that similarly catches a person unawares.
In context
if detected we would then utilize some of the trap tree techniques to to capture the bugs in that area at least and slow them down from spreading further
More examples
- The filter traps dust before it enters the motor.
- The trap under the sink holds water to block sewer gas.
- The fallen tree trapped us inside the cabin.
Forms
trap · traps · trapped · trapping
trapper noun — A person who catches animals using traps.