trapdoor
Trapdoor (noun) means a hinged or sliding door set into a floor or ceiling. Example: “The stagehands used a trapdoor for the magician's sudden disappearance.”
How to use trapdoor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hidden door in a floor or ceiling, or by extension a hidden way into a computer system.
Word forms
trapdoored past tense, trapdoors plural, trapdoors singular
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The stagehands used a _____ for the magician's sudden disappearance.
Etymology
A compound of trap and door.
Synonyms
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What does “trapdoor” mean?
The word “trapdoor” means a hinged or sliding door set into a floor or ceiling. In plain terms, a hidden door in a floor or ceiling, or by extension a hidden way into a computer system.
How do you pronounce “trapdoor”?
“Trapdoor” is pronounced TRAP-daw (/ˈtræpdoɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “trapdoor” in a sentence?
Here is “trapdoor” used in a sentence: “The stagehands used a trapdoor for the magician's sudden disappearance.”
What is another word for “trapdoor”?
Words with a similar meaning to “trapdoor” include drop.
What part of speech is “trapdoor”?
“Trapdoor” is a noun.
How many meanings does “trapdoor” have?
“Trapdoor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hinged or sliding door set into a floor or ceiling.