entrap
|en-trap|
B2
/ɪnˈtræp/
catch in a trap
Etymology
Etymology Information
'entrap' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'entrapen,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'trappen' meant 'to trap.'
Historical Evolution
'entrapen' transformed into the modern English word 'entrap' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to catch in a trap,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'tricking someone into a situation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to catch or ensnare someone or something in a trap.
The hunter managed to entrap the fox.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39