Definitions for trapped



Overview of verb trap

The verb trap has 4 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (2) trap, pin down

(place in a confining or embarrassing position; "He was trapped in a difficult situation")

2. (2) trap, entrap, snare, ensnare, trammel

(catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes")

3. (1) trap

(hold or catch as if in a trap; "The gaps between the teeth trap food particles")

4. trap, pin, immobilize, immobilise

(to hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree")


Overview of adj trapped

The adj trapped has 1 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) at bay, cornered, trapped, treed

(forced to turn and face attackers; "a stag at bay"; "she had me cornered between the porch and her car"; "like a trapped animal")

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