What does mantrap mean?
Mantrap means A mechanical device for catching trespassers..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A mechanical device for catching trespassers..
A prevalent custom is the "pomali," exactly equivalent to the "taboo" of the Pacific islanders, and equally respected. It is used on the commonest occasions, and a few palm leaves stuck outside a garden as a sign of the "pomali" will preserve its produce from thieves as effectually as the threatening notice of man-traps, spring guns, or a savage dog would do with us.
The space had been cleared of landmines and mantraps.
"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.
Use mantrap when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Mantrap means A mechanical device for catching trespassers..
Common synonyms include vamp, peach, sweetheart, beauty.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
A prevalent custom is the "pomali," exactly equivalent to the "taboo" of the Pacific islanders, and equally respected. It is used on the commonest occasions, and a few palm leaves stuck outside a garden as a sign of the "pomali" will preserve its produce from thieves as effectually as the threatening notice of man-traps, spring guns, or a savage dog would do with us.
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