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mousetrap
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ʁɐˈtwɐjɾɐ/ra·to·ei·ra
Definition
1A mechanical trap designed to catch or kill mice.
Usage examples
“He set a mousetrap with cheese in the attic.”
“The mouse got caught in the mousetrap overnight.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
set a mousetrapspring-loaded mousetrap
Idiomatic expressions
- Fall into a trap (to be deceived).