He used a small piece of cheese as bait for the mousetrap.
He used a small piece of cheese as bait for the mousetrap.
English
mousetrap
ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp
Meaning: to trick into a bad situation; to block an exit
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | mousetrap |
| 3rd person singular present | mousetraps |
| Present participle | mousetrapping |
| Past | mousetrapped |
| Will future | will mousetrap |
| Going-to future | going to mousetrap |
| Imperative negative | don't mousetrap / do not mousetrap |
Example sentences
The recruiter tried to mousetrap him into signing a contract with a low salary.
The recruiter tried to mousetrap him into signing a contract with a low salary.
Usage Notes
Informal. It means to induce someone to do something by means of a trick. In web contexts, it refers to blocking a user's effort to exit a website.
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