trapmaker

/ˈtræpmækər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who sets or lays traps for animals or other purposes, often for hunting or pest control.

“The trappers and trapmakers had a crucial role in the early fur trade in the region.”

2. verb

To set or lay traps, especially for animals or in a game or contest.

“The hikers tried to trapmaker their way through the dense forest, but got lost.”

Synonyms

  • hunter
  • snarer
  • trapper

Antonyms

  • liberator
  • rescuer