deathtrap
Meaning
- (figuratively, informal) An extremely dangerous location, structure, or device.
- 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.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdɛθtɹæp/
Etymology
From death + trap.
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