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Added 9 October 2026

trapping

/ˈtɹæpɪŋ/ verb

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present participle and gerund of trap

noun

An instance of ensnaring something or someone. The capturing of furbearing animals in traps so as to harvest them for their pelts.
The capturing of furbearing animals in traps so as to harvest them for their pelts.

noun

An ornamental covering or harness for a horse; caparison.

Origin

From trap.

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