trapline
Americannoun
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the ensnaring filament of a spider's web.
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a series of animal traps.
Etymology
Origin of trapline
1885–90; trap 1 ( def. ) + line 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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In each trapline, the tallyman was responsible for making sure that its members were using the land and its resources so that the trapline would keep providing for future generations.
From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022
“Now,’’ his father told him, “it’s up to you to protect our trapline.’
From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022
A respected figure among the Crees, his Indigenous community, the tallyman made sure there were enough animals and other resources in the trapline for current and future generations.
From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022
His grandfather — the tallyman of Mr. Happyjack’s trapline — had taught him to hunt and love the Broadback.
From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022
I thought I had to have a trapline to justify running the dogs, so I kept the line.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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