crustaceantrap
nounUK /krʌˈsteɪʃəntræp/
US /krʌˈsteɪʃəntræp/
A crustaceantrap is a special trap used to catch crabs and other sea animals with shells.
The fisherman pulled up his crustaceantrap and found three big crabs inside.
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2. A tricky situation that is hard to escape, like being caught in a trap.
The maze was a crustaceantrap that kept us walking in circles for hours.
3. A device or machine shaped like a crab's claw that grabs things.
The robot arm worked like a crustaceantrap, pinching the toy off the table.
4. A place where shellfish gather in large numbers.
The shallow rocks were a crustaceantrap full of tiny crabs at low tide.
5. A puzzle or game where you must free trapped sea creatures.
In the board game, players race to open the crustaceantrap and save the lobsters.