traps
word · lemma: trap
/ˈtɹæps/
traps
/tɹˈæps/
traps
Definition
Plural of 'trap': devices or tricks used to catch, block, or deceive someone or something. In slang, also refers to trapezius muscles.
Usage & Nuances
Common in discussions about hunting, board games, or problem-solving. As slang (“traps”), refers to upper back muscles (“traps day at the gym”). Do not confuse with 'trap music' (genre). Usually countable. In sports or fitness, context decides the meaning.
Spanish: trampas - trampas (deporte: trapecio, argot: músculos del trapecio)Portuguese (BR): armadilhas - trampas (gíria: trapézio, músculo)Portuguese (PT): armadilhas - trampas (gíria: trapézio, músculo)Chinese (Simplified): 陷阱 - 圈套 - 斜方肌（俗语，肌肉）Chinese (Traditional): 陷阱 - 圈套 - 斜方肌（俗語，肌肉）Hindi: जाल - चाल - ट्रैपेज़ियस (मांसपेशी, बोलचाल)Arabic: مصائد - أفخاخ - عضلة شبه المنحرف (عامية)Bengali: ফাঁদ - ট্র্যাপেজিয়াস মাসল (মাংসপেশি)Russian: ловушки - трапеции (мышцы)Japanese: 罠 - 僧帽筋（筋肉）Vietnamese: bẫy - cơ cầu vai (trapezius)Korean: 덫 - 승모근(근육)Turkish: tuzaklar - trapez kaslarıUrdu: جال - ٹریپیزیئس پٹھےIndonesian: bẫy - cơ cầu vai (trapezius)
Example Sentences
The puzzle has hidden traps to make it harder.
basic
The hunters set many traps in the forest.
basic
Watch out for the traps in this video game.
basic
Office politics are full of hidden traps if you're not careful.
natural
He's been working on his traps at the gym lately.
natural
Don't fall for those email traps; they're full of scams.
natural