traps

/ træps /

plural noun

1. belongings; luggage

Word History and Origins

Origin of traps¹

C19: probably shortened from _trappings

Example Sentences

“ICEBlock is no different from crowdsourcing speed traps, which every notable mapping application, including Apple’s own Maps app, implements as part of its core services,” Aaron said.

From Salon

"ICEBlock is no different from crowd sourcing speed traps, which every notable mapping application, including Apple's own Maps app," he said.

From BBC

As he usually does, the vice president traps the press into playing his game by saying something flatly, outrageously untrue.

From Salon

"Booby traps were also found in the affected building. Special forces were called in to defuse them."

From BBC

"The evidence showed that Amazon used sophisticated subscription traps designed to manipulate consumers into enrolling in Prime, and then made it exceedingly hard for consumers to end their subscription," FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said.

From BBC

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