spring trap
Jaw-closing animal catcher
A spring trap is a mechanical device that uses a coiled or tensioned spring to capture or kill animals when triggered.
The classic mousetrap is a spring trap—pressure on the bait releases a metal bar that snaps down.
Larger spring traps catch or injure bigger game.
The term sometimes extends to any trap mechanism that springs shut: The detective realized he'd walked into a spring trap.
- catchSeize or snag
- snapSudden sharp sound
- triggerWhat initiates action
- hair triggerUltra-responsive firing mechanism
- jawBone holding teeth
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- pest controlinsecticide, pesticide, mousetrap, exterminator, pesticides
- trapsmousetrap, deadfall, cage, noose, snare
- jump scaresstartle, jolt, screamer, pop out, loud noise
- rodent trapsmousetrap, bait station
- trappingsnare, snares, trappers, fur trappers, trapline
- capture methodsnetting, snaring, lasso, ambush, encirclement
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