traps

n. measured length of racetrack over which electronic timers register speeds of racing vehicles; set of percussion instrument (Music)

v. capture, contain, snare

n. device used for capturing; device used for containing; snare; action which can capture; plumbing arrangement for maintaining a fluid barrier to prevent the passage of sewage gases; (Slang) mouth

TNF receptor associated periodic syndrome (also known as TRAPS or familial Hibernian fever) is a periodic fever syndrome associated with mutations in a receptor for the molecule tumor necrosis factor (TNF) that is inheritable in an autosomal dominant manner. Individuals with TRAPS have episodic symptoms such as recurrent high fevers, rash, abdominal pain, and joint/muscle aches.
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Traps devices for the trapping of wild animals. Mostly used with an attractant, varying with the target species. [more]Traps - Community and Resources

Noun
1. a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
(hypernym) device
(hyponym) flytrap
(part-meronym) bait, decoy, lure
(derivation) entrap, snare, ensnare, trammel
(classification) animal, animate being, beast, brute, creature, fauna
2. drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas
(hypernym) drain, drainpipe, waste pipe
3. something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares; "the exam was full of trap questions"; "it was all a snare and delusion"
(synonym) snare
(hypernym) design, plan
(hyponym) iron trap
4. a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters
(hypernym) mechanical device
5. the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
(synonym) ambush, ambuscade, lying in wait
(hypernym) surprise attack, coup de main
(hyponym) dry-gulching
6. informal terms for the mouth
(synonym) cakehole, hole, maw, yap, gob
(hypernym) mouth, oral cavity, oral fissure, rima oris
7. a light two-wheeled carriage
(hypernym) carriage, equipage, rig
8. a hazard on a golf course
(synonym) bunker, sand trap
(hypernym) hazard
(part-holonym) golf course, golf links, links
Verb
1. place in a confining or embarrassing position; "He was trapped in a difficult situation"
(hypernym) confine, detain
(derivation) snare
2. catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes"
(synonym) entrap, snare, ensnare, trammel
(hypernym) capture, catch
(hyponym) gin
(classification) hunt, hunting
3. hold or catch as if in a trap; "The gaps between the teeth trap food particles"
(hypernym) hold, take hold
4. to hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"
(synonym) pin, immobilize, immobilise

(n. pl.)
Small or portable articles for dress, furniture, or use; goods; luggage; things.