trap shot

trap shot
[1890-95]

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  • trap shot — noun 1. : trapshooter 2. : a half volley (as in tennis) made by hitting the ball immediately after it hits the ground * * * Sports. See half volley. [1890 95] * * * trap shot, a half volley, especially in tennis …   Useful english dictionary

  • Trap shooting — is one of the three major forms of competitive clay pigeon shooting (shotgun shooting at clay targets). The others are Skeet shooting and sporting clays. There are many versions including Olympic Trap, Double Trap (which is also an Olympic event) …   Wikipedia

  • trap — trap1 [trap] n. [ME trappe < OE træppe, akin to treppan, to step, Ger treppe, stairway < IE * dreb , to run, step, trip (var. of base * drā ) > Pol drabina, ladder] 1. any device for catching animals, as one that snaps shut tightly when… …   English World dictionary

  • Trap — Trap, n. [OE. trappe, AS. treppe; akin to OD. trappe, OHG. trapo; probably fr. the root of E. tramp, as that which is trod upon: cf. F. trappe, which is trod upon: cf. F. trappe, which perhaps influenced the English word.] 1. A machine or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Trap stairs — Trap Trap, n. [OE. trappe, AS. treppe; akin to OD. trappe, OHG. trapo; probably fr. the root of E. tramp, as that which is trod upon: cf. F. trappe, which is trod upon: cf. F. trappe, which perhaps influenced the English word.] 1. A machine or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Trap tree — Trap Trap, n. [OE. trappe, AS. treppe; akin to OD. trappe, OHG. trapo; probably fr. the root of E. tramp, as that which is trod upon: cf. F. trappe, which is trod upon: cf. F. trappe, which perhaps influenced the English word.] 1. A machine or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • trap — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a an enclosure or device, often baited, for catching animals, usu. by affording a way in but not a way out. b a device with bait for killing vermin, esp. = MOUSETRAP. 2 a trick betraying a person into speech or an act (is this… …   Useful english dictionary

  • trap — I. /træp / (say trap) noun 1. a contrivance used for taking game or other animals, as a mechanical device that springs shut suddenly; a pitfall, or a snare. 2. any device, stratagem, or the like for catching one unawares: *I didn t want to fall… …  

  • trap — trap1 noun 1》 a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals. 2》 an unpleasant situation from which it is hard to escape.     ↘a trick betraying someone into acting contrary to their interests or intentions. 3》 a container or device… …   English new terms dictionary

  • trap load — noun : the charge of powder and shot best adapted for trapshooting; also : a shotshell loaded for trapshooting …   Useful english dictionary

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