A device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, typically by allowing entry but not exit or by catching hold of a part of the body. The hunter set a trap to catch rabbits in the forest.
A situation in which someone is tricked into doing something or is caught in a difficult or dangerous situation. He realized too late that the business deal was a trap.
A light, two-wheeled carriage pulled by a horse. They rode in a trap to the countryside for a picnic.
A device for catching insects, such as a flytrap. The kitchen was filled with fly traps to keep the pests away.
A type of percussion instrument, specifically a drum kit. The drummer played a solo on his trap during the concert.
A U-shaped section of pipe in a drain that retains water to prevent sewer gases from entering a building. The plumber replaced the sink's trap to stop the unpleasant smell.
Informal. The trapezius muscle of the upper back (usually plural traps). Shrugs are great for building the traps.