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Meaning of mousetrap

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mousetrap

Pronunciation:/ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/

noun

Definitions

  1. A device for capturing or killing mice and other rodents.

  2. A website designed to open another copy of itself when the user tries to close the webpage. Frequently used by advertisers and pornographers.

  3. Ordinary, everyday cheese.

  4. A slice of bread or toast topped with cheese and then grilled or microwaved.

verb

Definitions

  1. To trap; to trick or fool (someone) into a bad situation.

  2. To prevent (the user) from leaving a website by opening another copy when it is closed.