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Meaning of Deathtrap | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈdɛθtɹæp

Definitions

  1. An extremely dangerous location, structure, or device.
    figuratively, informal
  2. 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.

Equivalents

العربية الفخّ
Català trencacolls
Dansk dødsfælde
Deutsch Todesfälle
Ελληνικά σκοτώστρα
Suomi kuolemanloukku surmanloukku
日本語 死地

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Deathward Deathwatch deathwatch beetle deathwish Deaton Deats

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