Synonyms: trap, lying in wait, ambuscade, ambush
Definition: the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
Similar words: surprise attack, coup de main
Definition: an attack without warning
Synonyms: bunker, sand trap, trap
Definition: a hazard on a golf course
Similar words: hazard
Definition: an obstacle on a golf course
Synonyms: trap
Definition: a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
Similar words: device
Definition: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
Usage: the device is small enough to wear on your wrist; a device intended to conserve water
Synonyms: trap
Definition: a light two-wheeled carriage
Synonyms: trap
Definition: a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters
Similar words: mechanical device
Definition: mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
Synonyms: trap
Definition: drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas
Similar words: drain, drainpipe, waste pipe
Definition: a pipe through which liquid is carried away
Synonyms: gob, hole, yap, maw, trap, cakehole
Definition: informal terms for the mouth
Similar words: oral cavity, oral fissure, mouth, rima oris
Definition: the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
Usage: he stuffed his mouth with candy
Definition: something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
Usage: the exam was full of trap questions; it was all a snare and delusion
Definition: an arrangement scheme
Usage: the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult; it was an excellent design for living; a plan for seating guests
Synonyms: snare, trammel, trap, ensnare, entrap
Definition: catch in or as if in a trap
Usage: The men trap foxes
Definition: capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
Usage: I caught a rabbit in the trap today
Synonyms: trap
Definition: hold or catch as if in a trap
Usage: The gaps between the teeth trap food particles
Similar words: take hold, hold
Definition: have or hold in one's hands or grip
Usage: Hold this bowl for a moment, please; A crazy idea took hold of him
Definition: place in a confining or embarrassing position
Usage: He was trapped in a difficult situation