shellfishtrap
nounUK /ˈʃelfɪʃtræp/
US /ˈʃelfɪʃtræp/
A shellfishtrap is a special basket or cage that catches shellfish like crabs and lobsters.
The fisherman pulled the shellfishtrap out of the water and found three crabs inside.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A tricky situation that is hard to escape, like being caught in a trap.
The confusing maze was a shellfishtrap for the lost hikers.
3. A place where shellfish gather and are easy to catch.
The shallow rocks near the shore are a natural shellfishtrap.
4. A device used by scientists to study sea creatures without hurting them.
The marine biologist set a shellfishtrap to count the crabs in the bay.