lapit — meaning in English

English meaning

• seize verb To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
• snare noun A trap, often a wire loop, used to catch animals.

Senses

lapit is used for these senses in English:

• seize (transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
• snare (transitive) To catch or hold, especially with a loop.

seize — full definition

1. verb To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
2. verb To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
3. verb To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
4. verb To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.

snare — full definition

1. noun A trap, often a wire loop, used to catch animals.
2. noun A trick or trap that catches someone in a difficult situation.
3. noun Short for snare drum, a drum with wires stretched across its bottom head to give it a sharp rattle.
4. verb To catch or trap, especially with a loop or trick.

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