softtrap
nounUK /ˈsɒfttræp/
US /ˈsɔːfttræp/
A softtrap is a gentle trap that catches something without hurting it.
The mouse walked into the softtrap and was caught safely.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A trick that seems harmless but still catches you.
The quiz was a softtrap that made us think carefully.
3. A padded or cushioned device that holds something in place.
The softtrap kept the fragile vase from rolling off the shelf.
4. In games, a gentle trap that slows a player instead of defeating them.
He stepped on the softtrap and had to wait three seconds to move.