trapped Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb place in a confining or embarrassing position
   pin down; trap.
   
   • He was trapped in a difficult situation
2. verb catch in or as if in a trap
   trammel; entrap; ensnare; snare; trap.
   
   • The men trap foxes
3. verb hold or catch as if in a trap
   trap.
   
   • The gaps between the teeth trap food particles
4. verb to hold fast or prevent from moving
   immobilize; immobilise; trap; pin.
   
   • The child was pinned under the fallen tree
5. adjective satellite forced to turn and face attackers
   at bay; treed; cornered.
   
   • a stag at bay
   • she had me cornered between the porch and her car
   • like a trapped animal

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