deathtrap

Meaning

  1. (figuratively, informal) An extremely dangerous location, structure, or device.
  2. A plot device where a villain in a story puts a hero in an elaborate dangerous situation for the purposes of attempting a sadistic murder.

Synonyms

Translations

الفخّ

deathtrap

trappola mortale

Frequency

47k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdɛθtɹæp/
Etymology

From death + trap.

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