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Deathtrap (Noun)

Meaning

Any structure that is very unsafe; where people are likely to be killed.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The old wooden bridge was a deathtrap, swaying ominously in the strong winds and ready to collapse at any moment.
  • The abandoned mine had been declared a deathtrap by the authorities due to the risk of toxic gas leaks and structural collapse.
  • The rickety ferry boat was a deathtrap, carrying far too many passengers and lacking any decent safety equipment.
  • The dilapidated building was a deathtrap, with buckled floors, crumbling stairwells, and exposed wiring.
  • The investigator deemed the nightclub a deathtrap due to the lack of emergency exits and overcrowding, which likely contributed to the tragic loss of life in the recent fire.

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