deathtrap
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Noun — A building, vehicle, or structure so unsafe that it could easily kill someone.
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "death" + "trap" — a trap that leads to death.
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What does “deathtrap” mean?
The word “deathtrap” means a building, vehicle, or structure so unsafe that it could easily kill someone. In plain terms, something extremely dangerous — a building, vehicle, or situation likely to kill someone.
How do you pronounce “deathtrap”?
“Deathtrap” is pronounced DEHTHT-rap (/ˈdɛθtɹæp/ in IPA).
How do you use “deathtrap” in a sentence?
Here is “deathtrap” used in a sentence: “The old fire escape was a deathtrap, rusted through in three places.”
What part of speech is “deathtrap”?
“Deathtrap” is a noun.
How many meanings does “deathtrap” have?
“Deathtrap” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a building, vehicle, or structure so unsafe that it could easily kill someone.