gin trap
Spring-loaded animal catcher
A gin trap is a mechanical device for catching animals, typically consisting of spring-loaded metal jaws that snap shut when triggered by pressure on a plate.
The jaws grip the animal's leg, holding it until the trapper returns.
Gin traps have been banned or restricted in many countries due to concerns about animal suffering.
The fox had been caught in a gin trap for hours before the gamekeeper found it.
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- jawsMouth's bony framework
- sharp teethPointed dental structures
- springRecoiling metal spiral
- spring loadedPowered by compressed coil
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Non-lethal animal snare
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