deathtrap en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈdɛθtɹæp/ (UK)
Etymology
From death + trap.
Meanings
-
(figuratively, informal) An extremely dangerous location, structure, or device.
Route 9 is a deathtrap; they should at least put up guard rails.
Dude, your car is a deathtrap! Get the brakes and the steering fixed.
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| death-trap | alternative | lexicographic | |
| death trap | alternative | lexicographic | |
| deathtraps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (12)
cmn 死地 (extremely dangerous location, etc.) · el σκοτώστρα (extremely dangerous location, etc.) · fi surmanloukku (extremely dangerous location, etc.) · de Todesfalle (extremely dangerous location, etc.) · nb dødsfelle (extremely dangerous location, etc.) · ga sáinn bháis (extremely dangerous location, etc.) · da dødsfælde (extremely dangerous location, etc.) · fi kuolemanloukku (extremely dangerous location, etc.) · ja 死地 (extremely dangerous location, etc.) · nn dødsfelle (extremely dangerous location, etc.) · et surmalõks (extremely dangerous location, etc.) · ca trencacolls (extremely dangerous location, etc.)