1. trap

noun. (ˈtræp) A device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned.
Synonyms
lure flytrap web pound net entanglement pit decoy device bait mousetrap mantrap gin net noose pitfall steel trap snare rattrap lobster pot
Antonyms
natural elevation repel get off detach unhitch
Etymology
trap (English)
trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. trap

noun. (ˈtræp) Drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas.
Synonyms
drain drainpipe waste pipe
Antonyms
fill enable increase accelerate
Etymology
trap (English)
trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. trap

verb. (ˈtræp) Catch in or as if in a trap.
Synonyms
ensnare trammel entrap gin snare catch capture
Antonyms
start let uncover rotor unhampered
Etymology
trap (English)
trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. trap

verb. (ˈtræp) Place in a confining or embarrassing position.
Synonyms
confine detain pin down
Antonyms
free self-governing freedom uncommitted
Etymology
trap (English)
trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. trap

verb. (ˈtræp) Hold or catch as if in a trap.
Synonyms
take hold hold
Antonyms
let go of escaped unrestricted
Etymology
trap (English)
trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. trap

noun. (ˈtræp) A device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters.
Synonyms
mechanical device
Antonyms
uncreativeness strengthen
Etymology
trap (English)
trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. trap

noun. (ˈtræp) The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.
Synonyms
lying in wait ambush ambuscade surprise attack coup de main dry-gulching
Antonyms
Heaven man outgo gross proximate
Etymology
trap (English)
trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. trap

noun. (ˈtræp) Something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares.
Synonyms
snare iron trap plan speed trap design
Antonyms
unpin derestrict deny disagree lose
Etymology
trap (English)
trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. trap

verb. (ˈtræp) To hold fast or prevent from moving.
Synonyms
immobilise pin immobilize
Antonyms
discontinue defy surrender exclude
Etymology
trap (English)
trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. trap

noun. (ˈtræp) Informal terms for the mouth.
Synonyms
oral cavity mouth rima oris yap gob oral fissure cakehole maw hole
Antonyms
awkwardness gracefulness unblock unfreeze defeat
Etymology
trap (English)
trappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
træppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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