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Mousetrap Definition & Meaning

mousetrap
noun
  1. a trap for catching mice
  2. (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated

"Mousetrap" in song lyrics

See how mousetrap is used in real songs:

  • "You'll always get caught in your own mousetrap"
    Dred Scott — Duck Ya Head
  • "Just use peanut butter and a bigger mousetrap"
    Kam f/ Big Solo, Ms. Red Bone — Have a Fit
  • "materials used in making a mousetrap"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "mousetrap"

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Frequently asked questions

What does mousetrap mean?
a trap for catching mice (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated
What part of speech is mousetrap?
Mousetrap is a noun.
How many definitions does mousetrap have?
Mousetrap has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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