sewer gas

drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas n

n a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned n drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas n something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares n a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters n the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise n informal terms for the mouth n a light two-wheeled carriage n a hazard on a golf course v place in a confining or embarrassing position v catch in or as if in a trap v hold or catch as if in a trap v to hold fast or prevent from moving