Meaning

3 senses
  1. A mechanical device for catching trespassers.

    a trap for catching trespassers

  2. A small space with two sets of interlocking doors, such that the first set of doors must close before the second set opens, used to restrict access.

  3. (slang)A woman who is dangerously seductive to men.

    a very attractive or seductive looking woman

Origin

From man + trap.

From man + trap.

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Forms

plural: mantraps

Synonyms

11 synonyms
dangerously seductive woman:vamp
Close in meaning

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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