trap

A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body.

"I put down some traps in my apartment to try and deal with the mouse problem."

Similar: snare

A trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense; a snare.

"Unfortunately she fell into the trap of confusing biology with destiny."

A covering over a hole or opening; a trapdoor.

"Close the trap, would you, before someone falls and breaks their neck."

To physically capture, to catch in a trap or traps, or something like a trap.

"to trap foxes"

To ensnare; to take by stratagem; to entrap.

To provide with a trap.

"to trap a drain"