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trapdoor

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/aɫ.kɐˈpɐ̃w̃/al·ça·pão

Definition

1

A hinged door or flap, usually in a floor or ceiling, providing access to a space below or above.

Usage examples

They escaped through a trapdoor in the cellar.
The stage trapdoor allowed for a dramatic entrance.