traps
Pronunciation: [træps]
Context: “animals”
(noun) a device that is used to catch animals. Think of a box or a net that closes when an animal goes inside. People use traps in hunting or to catch pests.
Example
The hunter set several traps in the forest to catch rabbits.
Example
The traps were ineffective, and no animals were caught.
Example
What kind of traps do you think work best for catching mice?
Context: “play”
(noun) a situation that tricks someone into making a mistake or getting caught in a problem. Sometimes it's like a surprise that can get someone into trouble without them knowing it.
Example
The clever magician's act was filled with traps that amazed the audience.
Example
The plan was simple enough, but there were no traps to confuse anyone.
Example
Can you see the traps in the story that led the character to fail?
Context: “capture”
(verb) to catch someone or something in a trap. It means you have successfully taken control of something that was trying to escape or get away.
Example
They managed to trap the stray dog and took it to a shelter.
Example
They didn’t trap any fish during their entire trip.
Example
How do you plan to trap the raccoon that's been visiting your trash cans?
Context: “deceive”
(verb) to trick someone into getting caught or stuck in a problem. It means leading someone to make a wrong choice without them knowing it.
Example
The detective set a plan to trap the thief during his next robbery.
Example
He didn’t try to trap his friend; he was honest with him about everything.
Example
What methods do you think are used to trap people into scams?