noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A trap designed to catch animals without killing them.

Verb

1. 1
   To catch live animals with traps.

Synonyms

All synonyms

catch-'em-alive-o

Etymology

From live + trap.

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