trapper Meaning & Definition
/ˈtɹæpɚ/
What Does Trapper Mean?
As a noun, trapper means One who traps animals; one who makes a business of trapping animals, for their pelts, meat, etc. It is also used to mean A worker (usually a child) who opens and shuts a door in a gallery or level of a mine, to manage ventilation and access.
Word Facts for Trapper
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtɹæpɚ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | trappers |
Trapper Definition (Noun)
- One who traps animals; one who makes a business of trapping animals, for their pelts, meat, etc.
- A worker (usually a child) who opens and shuts a door in a gallery or level of a mine, to manage ventilation and access.
- An ornamental covering for a horse. See trapping and caparison.
- A drug dealer.
- A performer of trap music.
- Synonym of catcher.
Noun
- One who traps animals; one who makes a business of trapping animals for their furs.
- A child who opens and shuts a trapdoor in a gallery or level.
Synonyms of Trapper
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Trapper synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Trapper
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Trapper in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
trapper (plural trappers)
Words That Rhyme With Trapper
Origin of Trapper
From trap + -er, compare french trappeur.
Pronouncing Trapper
Trapper is pronounced //ˈtɹæpɚ// and has 1 syllable.