trap
nounUK /træp/
US /træp/
A trap is a thing made to catch an animal.
The mouse got caught in a trap.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A bad situation that is hard to get out of.
He fell into a trap by lying to his friend.
3. A secret plan to trick someone.
The police set a trap to catch the thief.
4. To catch or hold something so it cannot escape.
The heavy snow trapped us inside the house.