noun
Uncommon
traps
Traps (noun) means a drum kit. Example: “The band's new drummer sat behind the traps and counted in the first song.”
noun
1
A drum kit.
"The band's new drummer sat behind the traps and counted in the first song."
"He packed his traps into the van after the gig."
"She has played the traps in a jazz group since school."
2
An archaic form of trappings (“clothing, equipment; horse coverings”).
"The travellers loaded all their traps onto the coach before dawn."
"The old soldier carried his traps in a single canvas bag."
"She sent her traps ahead to the inn while she walked."
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What is the meaning of traps?
"traps" (noun) means a drum kit.
What are the different meanings of traps?
"traps" has 2 main meanings: 1. A drum kit; 2. An archaic form of trappings (“clothing, equipment; horse coverings”).
How do you use traps in a sentence?
Example: "The band's new drummer sat behind the traps and counted in the first song."
