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death trap
noun
: a building, vehicle, etc., that is very dangerous and could cause someone's death
Full Definition of DEATH TRAP
: a structure or situation that is potentially very dangerous to life
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First Known Use of DEATH TRAP
1835
Rhymes with DEATH TRAP
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