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mantrap.

A mechanical device for catching trespassers.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A mechanical device 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. A woman who is dangerously seductive to men.

    slang
Where this word comes from

From man + trap.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.