Word: TRAP
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Definition of TRAP
- A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body.
"I put down some traps in my apartment to try and deal with the mouse problem."
- A trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense; a snare.
"Unfortunately she fell into the trap of confusing biology with destiny."
- A covering over a hole or opening; a trapdoor.
"Close the trap, would you, before someone falls and breaks their neck."
- To physically capture, to catch in a trap or traps, or something like a trap.
"to trap foxes"
- To ensnare; to take by stratagem; to entrap.
- To provide with a trap.
"to trap a drain"
- A dark coloured igneous rock, now used to designate any non-volcanic, non-granitic igneous rock; trap rock.
- To dress with ornaments; to adorn (especially said of horses).
- The trapezius muscle.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "trap" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "trap" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TRAP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TRAP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TRAP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TRAP:
- # the trap effect
- # master of trap
- # playing with trap
- # in terms of trap
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