trapping
noun/ˈtræpɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #8,805 most common English word
Meaning
the act of catching animals using traps; also, outward signs or symbols associated with a particular role or status.
Example sentence
The fox avoided the hunter's trapping and escaped into the forest.
Synonyms & related words
- snaring
- hunting
- catching
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