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Trap (Verb)

Hold or catch as if in a trap; "The gaps between the teeth trap food particles".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Place in a confining or embarrassing position; "He was trapped in a difficult situation".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

To hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The branches of the tree bent in the strong wind, threatening to trap anyone who stood too close.
The emergency services rushed to the scene to rescue the passengers trapped in the overturned bus.
The mouse was trapped by the falling bookshelf and couldn't escape.
Heavy snow fell during the night, trapping many people in their homes for several days.
The landslide poured down the mountain, trapping the hikers beneath its crushing weight.