deathtrap

deathtrap

See also: death trap

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English death
English trap
English deathtrap

    From death + trap.

    Pronunciation

    • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɛθtɹæp/

    Noun

    deathtrap (plural deathtraps)

    1. (informal, figurative) An extremely dangerous location, structure, or device.
      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.
    2. (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.

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