English

Alternative forms

• death trap

Noun

deathtrap ‎(plural deathtraps)

1. An extremely dangerous location, structure or device.

   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.

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.

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