springe
1
9.9
A trap for catching small animals like rabbits
- noun
- /sprɪŋ/
- Archaic
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trampa
- Beautiful and fragrant but poisonous. 166 Bukk... springe <356 leap... stag> --
Examples
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We discovered a springe made from twigs and vines hidden in the bushes.
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Ay, springes to catch woodcocks.
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The hunter set a springe in the forest to catch rabbits.
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To protect their crops, farmers often use a springe to trap animals that come to feed.
Synonyms
trap
vsspringe
622
2.0
A thing that catches and holds animals or tricks people
focuses on small animal trapping devices rather than general or figurative uses
snare
vsspringe
13
5.2
A trap with a noose used to catch small animals or birds
is a broader device term focused on catching small animals rather than precise method
1
9.9
A trap with a slip noose used to catch birds or small animals
is a general trapping term not limited to a slip noose design
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Etymology
Springe comes from the same root as spring, which means 'to jump' or 'to leap'. A springe is a snare that 'springs' shut to catch small animals, so the name explains why it is a trap.