Mousetrap

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Mục lục 1 Noun 1.1 a trap for mice, esp. one consisting of a rectangular wooden base on which a metal spring is mounted. 1.2 a device, machine, or the like whose structure or function suggests a trap for mice. 1.3 a device, system, or stratagem for detecting and catching someone in an unauthorized or illegal act. 1.4 Football . trap 1 ( def. 11 ) . 2 Verb (used with object) 2.1 Informal . 2.2 Football . trap 1 ( def. 20 ) . ? 3 Idiom 3.1 build a better mousetrap

Noun

a trap for mice, esp. one consisting of a rectangular wooden base on which a metal spring is mounted.

a device, machine, or the like whose structure or function suggests a trap for mice.

a device, system, or stratagem for detecting and catching someone in an unauthorized or illegal act.

Football . trap 1 ( def. 11 ) .

Verb (used with object)

Informal .

to trap or snare

traffic cops mousetrapping drunken drivers.

to manipulate by devious or clever means; trick or outwit

to mousetrap the witness into a contradiction.

Football . trap 1 ( def. 20 ) . ?

Idiom

build a better mousetrap

to make or offer a superior product.