Deathtrap
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛθtɹæp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deathtrap is a noun meaning (informal, figurative) An extremely dangerous location, structure, or device.
Meaning
(informal, figurative) An extremely dangerous location, structure, or device.
More Meanings
- (literature) 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.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- deathtraps
- death trap
- death-trap
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lion's den, danger, lethal, breakneck, deathstyle.
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