softrap
nounUK /ˈsɒftræp/
US /ˈsɔːftræp/
A soft trap is a gentle thing that catches something without hurting it.
The mouse walked into the softrap and was caught safely.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A padded or cushioned device used to hold something securely without damage.
The workers used a softrap to hold the glass pane in place.
3. A persuasive but harmless trick used to attract customers or attention.
The free sample was a softrap that drew people into the store.
4. In computing, a gentle error-handling routine that pauses a program without crashing it.
The developer added a softrap so the app would wait instead of shutting down.