Meaning of mistrap | Babel Free

Definitions

To lose control while attempting to trap (something).

Examples

“The cutter and trapper mechanism utilises suction air for trapping yarns at each striper, a process⟳ designed to exclude⟳ mistrapping faults associated with mechanical devices and to enable higher speed⟳ knitting.”

“This time the ball popped up to Elcock, who mistrapped the ball and knocked it over the line for a corner.”

“I didn't care if the player on the ball mistrapped it or slipped or cramped up or got stung by a bee, I wanted her teammates to be in position – physically and mentally – to protect⟳ our goal in the event of an untimely mishap.”

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