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mantrap

noun

Etymology

From man + trap.

  1. derived from *drebʰ-✻ — “to step, trip, trample”
  2. derived from *trapjaną✻ — “to tread, stamp”
  3. derived from *trappjan✻ — “to step”
  4. inherited from *trappjā✻ — “trap, snare”
  5. inherited from træppe
  6. inherited from trappe
  7. compounded as mantrap — “man + trap”

Definitions

  1. A mechanical device for catching trespassers.

    • The space had been cleared of landmines and mantraps.

  2. A small space with two sets of interlocking doors, such that the first set of doors must…

    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. A woman who is dangerously seductive to men.

    • "Don't know the manners of good society, eh? Wal, I guess I know enough to turn you inside out, old gal — you sockdologizing old man-trap."
    • If anything, she was worse since she had enough money to implement her desires. They were merely in the trade for business reasons. No—Eloise would be something to steer clear of. Alexander was right. She was a mantrap.

The neighborhood

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA