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noun

trapping

TRA-pihng
noun
1
The practice of catching animals in traps, often for their fur.
"Trapping was once a major industry in the fur trade."
2
A decorative covering placed over a horse.
"The parade horses wore elaborate trapping for the ceremony."

How to Use Trapping

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In plain EnglishThe act of catching animals with traps, or an ornamental covering for a horse.

Word Forms

trappings plural, trappings plural

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Etymology

From trap.

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