Macbeth trap en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Shakespeare's play Macbeth, in which such a contrivance could be used to bring the ghost of Banquo onto the stage.
Meanings
- A kind of stage trapdoor rigged to drop below floor level and slide to one side.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macbeth traps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |