nounπShareA device for capturing or killing mice and other rodents."We set a mousetrap in the kitchen to catch the mouse that was eating our bread. "deviceanimalitemmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA website designed to open another copy of itself when the user tries to close the webpage. Frequently used by advertisers and pornographers.""I accidentally clicked a link and ended up on a website that was a real mousetrap; I couldn't close the page without another one popping up." "internetcomputingtechnologymediadeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOrdinary, everyday cheese."I brought some mousetrap for our sandwiches at lunch. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA slice of bread or toast topped with cheese and then grilled or microwaved.""After school, I made myself a quick mousetrap for a snack." "foodutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn antisubmarine rocket used mainly during World War II by the US Navy and US Coast Guard."During World War II, the US Navy ship used the mousetrap to attack a German U-boat. "militaryweaponnauticalwarhistorydevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trap; to trick or fool (someone) into a bad situation."The salesman mousetrapped the elderly woman into buying a useless product by pretending it would cure her arthritis. "actionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prevent (the user) from leaving a website by opening another copy when it is closed."The website mousetrapped me by opening a new window every time I tried to close it. "technologyinternetcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
