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Uncommontrapping
The correct spelling is trapping.
How to pronounce trapping
verb
IPA: /ˈtɹæpɪŋ/
Say it like: Tra-ppi-ng
The correct spelling is trapping. To physically capture, to catch in a trap or traps, or something like a trap. For example: "to trap foxes"
Usage Examples
“to trap foxes”
“to trap a drain”
“trap for beaver”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To physically capture, to catch in a trap or traps, or something like a trap.
- 2.To ensnare; to take by stratagem; to entrap.
- 3.To provide with a trap.
- 4.To set traps for game; to make a business of trapping game
- 5.To leave suddenly, to flee.
noun
- 1.An instance of ensnaring something or someone.
- 2.An ornamental covering or harness for a horse; caparison.
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