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rattrap

Rattrap (noun) means a device (trap) used to catch rats.

noun
1
A device (trap) used to catch rats.
2
A dilapidated building, a place that is run down and unsanitary.
3
A difficult, entangling situation.
4
A type of bicycle pedal made of metal with no rubber.
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Etymology

From Middle English rat trappe; equivalent to rat + trap.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of rattrap?

"rattrap" (noun) means a device (trap) used to catch rats.

What are the different meanings of rattrap?

"rattrap" has 3 main meanings: 1. A device (trap) used to catch rats; 2. A dilapidated building, a place that is run down and unsanitary; 3. A difficult, entangling situation.

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