Pronunciation

/ræt træp/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A rat trap is a device designed to catch and kill rats or other rodents. It typically consists of a mechanism that snaps shut when triggered by the rodent’s presence, trapping it inside.

Examples

1. “The farmer set up rat traps in the barn to control the rodent population.”

2. “We found a rat trap in the basement that had caught a large rat.”

Synonyms

1. Mouse trap

2. Rodent trap

Antonyms

N/A

Additional Information

Rat traps are commonly used in households, farms, and commercial buildings to control rodent infestations. They come in various designs, including snap traps, glue traps, and electronic traps.