Trap Door

Pronunciation: /træp dɔːr/

Definitions of trap door

noun a deceptive stratagem or ploy

Example Sentences

A1 The cat found a trap door in the floor.

A2 She discovered a hidden trap door in the old house.

B1 The trap door led to a secret passage under the castle.

B2 The detective suspected foul play when he found a trap door in the suspect's house.

C1 The trap door was booby-trapped to prevent intruders from entering.

C2 The trap door was intricately designed to blend in with the flooring, making it nearly impossible to detect.

Examples of trap door in a Sentence

formal The trap door in the stage allowed for quick set changes during the play.

informal Be careful not to fall through the trap door in the floor!

slang I can't believe he fell for her trap door and ended up doing all her work.

figurative His charm was like a trap door, luring unsuspecting victims into his deceitful schemes.

Grammatical Forms of trap door

• past tense: trapped
• plural: trap doors
• comparative: more trap door
• superlative: most trap door
• present tense: trap door
• future tense: will trap door
• perfect tense: have trapped
• continuous tense: is trapping
• singular: trap door
• positive degree: trap door
• infinitive: to trap door
• gerund: trapping
• participle: trapped

Origin and Evolution of trap door

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'trap door' originated from the combination of the words 'trap' meaning a device for catching animals and 'door' referring to an opening in a wall or structure.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a door that opens by falling or sliding vertically into the floor, the term 'trap door' has evolved to also refer to any secret or hidden opening in a floor or ceiling, often used for access or escape.