mantrap
Irresistible dangerous woman
A mantrap is a device designed to catch or injure a person—historically a spring-loaded trap with metal jaws set on private property to deter poachers or trespassers.
The term extends to any dangerous situation or place that ensnares people: That stairwell is a mantrap.
In security contexts, a mantrap is a small chamber between two locked doors where a person is held briefly for verification before entry.
Informally, a mantrap is also an attractive woman considered dangerously alluring to men.
Device for catching prey
- pitfallHidden danger or drawback
- tripwireConcealed activation cord
- deadfallTrap using falling weight
- caltropMulti-pointed metal obstacle
tanglefoot · claymore · landmine · gin · leghold · concealed · triggered · mechanical
Wailing alert device
- temptressWoman who entices
- vampAlluring seductress
- enchantressWoman who uses sorcery
- coquetteTeasing, insincere charmer
seductress · allure · beguile · entice · lure · captivate · bewitching · irresistible
snare
Device for catching prey
caltrop · tanglefoot · claymore · landmine · gin · leghold · concealed · triggered · mechanical · jaw
siren
Wailing alert device
- temptressWoman who entices
- vampAlluring seductress
- enchantressWoman who uses sorcery
coquette · seductress · allure · beguile · entice · lure · captivate · bewitching · irresistible · dangerous
airlock
Two-doored pressure transition space
- vestibuleEnclosed space between doors
- checkpointInspection station on route
- interlockingEngaging by overlap
bank · vault · entry · detention · screening · biometric · buzzer · intercom · guard · surveillance
poacher
Unlawful wildlife taker
- gamekeeperEstate wildlife manager
- trapperOne who catches animals
- snareDevice for catching prey
game · trespass · preserve · estate · penalty · deterrent · wilderness · woods · forest · concealed
- security systemsalarm, alarms, alarm systems, firewall, antivirus
- trapsdeadfall, cage, noose, snare, pitfall
- entrancesdoor, doorway, entrance, entry, gateway
- femme fatalesfemme fatale, seductress, temptress, vixen, enchantress
- security barriersbarrier, barricade, border wall, border fence, perimeter fence
- bank vaultvault door, safe deposit box, safe-deposit box, safety deposit box, strongroom
mantrapmousetrap
Rodent-catching device
bear trap · fish trap · leghold trap · snare · rabbit snare
mantrapsanctuary
Protected sacred space
safe passage · refuge · escape route · shelter · haven