Mousetrap

Pronunciation: /ˈmaʊstræp/

Definitions of mousetrap

noun a play by Agatha Christie

Example Sentences

A1 I set up a mousetrap in the kitchen to catch the mice.

A2 The mousetrap snapped shut when the mouse tried to eat the cheese.

B1 She accidentally stepped on the mousetrap and it triggered a loud snap.

B2 The mousetrap was baited with peanut butter to attract the rodents.

C1 The mousetrap was designed to be humane, allowing for catch and release.

C2 The mousetrap was a sophisticated device that could detect the slightest movement.

Examples of mousetrap in a Sentence

formal The mousetrap was carefully set up in the corner of the kitchen to catch any rodents.

informal I found a huge mouse in the mousetrap this morning, it was so gross!

slang I swear, setting up that mousetrap was a real pain in the neck.

figurative His plan to catch the thief was like setting up a mousetrap, waiting for the right moment to catch them in the act.

Grammatical Forms of mousetrap

• past tense: mousetrapped
• plural: mousetraps
• comparative: more mousetrap
• superlative: most mousetrap
• present tense: mousetraps
• future tense: will mousetrap
• perfect tense: have mousetrapped
• continuous tense: is mousetrapping
• singular: mousetrap
• positive degree: mousetrap
• infinitive: to mousetrap
• gerund: mousetrapping
• participle: mousetrapped

Origin and Evolution of mousetrap

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mousetrap' originated from Old English, where 'muse' meant mouse and 'treppe' meant trap.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mousetrap' has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning and usage, still referring to a device used to catch mice.