trapper

American  

[trap-er] / ˈtræp ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that traps. trap.

2. a person whose business is the trapping trap of animals for their furs.

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trapper British  

/ ˈtræpə /

noun

1. a person who traps animals, esp for their furs or skins

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Etymology

Origin of trapper

First recorded in 1615–25; trap ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Human-fueled habitat loss drove down their numbers, but their ultimate demise came at the hands of hunters and trappers.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year, California wildlife officials investigated a coyote trapper employed by Torrance and other cities for possible violation of state law at the urging of animal welfare activists.

From Los Angeles Times

Even a black-and-white, near-silent slapstick comedy about a 19th century trapper battling beavers.

From Los Angeles Times

The other is the sea otter, which was wiped out of Oregon waters by fur trappers more than 100 years ago.

From Science Daily

“The agent trapper’s handling of a nuisance alligator was appropriate and routine,” it said.

From New York Times