deathtrap

[deth-trap]

noun

a structure, place, or situation where there is imminent risk of death: They escaped from the deathtrap just before it exploded.

Origin of deathtrap

First recorded in 1825–35; death + trap¹

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British Dictionary definitions for death trap

death trap

noun

a building, vehicle, etc, that is considered very unsafe

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