gin
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9.9
- noun
- /dʒɪn/
- Archaic
:
lazo
- Small mammals are often caught using a simple gin with a slip noose.
Examples
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He found an old gin tangled in the bushes behind the shed.
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The hunter set a gin to catch birds.
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The poacher set a gin in the undergrowth to catch rabbits.
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You should check your gin before leaving it unattended.
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The old hunter set a gin in the bushes to catch unsuspecting birds.
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He discovered a gin hidden in the tall grass, designed to trap small animals.
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As we walked through the forest, we noticed a gin that was used to capture game.
Synonyms
65
6.1
A loop of rope with a knot that tightens used to catch animals or for hanging
8
5.2
A trap with a noose used to catch small animals or birds
1
9.9
A trap for catching small animals like rabbits
1
8.5
A trap with a heavy rock that falls to catch or kill an animal
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9.1
A tool used to catch monkeys by giving them bait they cannot remove
A sticky surface that catches insects when they land or crawl on it
Compounds
- US
5
3.4
A card game where players make sets and runs and end when leftover cards total under ten points
1
8.2
A sweet red alcoholic drink made by soaking small dark fruits from the blackthorn bush in gin
How Effective
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gin meaning a trap comes from an old word for a 'snare' or 'trap', so it still means a device that catches small animals.