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Meaning of deathtrap

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

deathtrap

Pronunciation:/ˈdɛθtɹæp/

noun

Definitions

  1. An extremely dangerous location, structure or device

    Example: Dude, your car is a deathtrap! Get the brakes and the steering fixed.

  2. A plot device where a villain in a story puts a hero in an elaborate dangerous situation for the purposes of attempting a sadistic murder