mousetrap

English

/ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) A device for capturing or killing mice and other rodents.
  • (countable) A website designed to open another copy of itself when the user tries to close the webpage. Frequently used by advertisers and pornographers.
  • (chiefly) Ordinary, everyday cheese.
  • (NZ) A slice of bread or toast topped with cheese and then grilled or microwaved.
  • (military) An antisubmarine rocket used mainly during World War II by the US Navy and US Coast Guard.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English mouse-trappe com from English mouse (computing) + English trap.

Origin

English

trap

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