trapmaking

/ˈtræpˌmeɪkɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

The art or skill of setting traps, especially for hunting or catching animals.

“The trapper’s expertise in trapmaking allowed him to catch the elusive mountain lion.”

2. noun

The act or practice of setting traps, especially for hunting or catching animals.

“The government outlawed trapmaking in the protected wildlife reserve.”

Synonyms

  • snaring
  • trapping

Antonyms

  • animal protection
  • wildlife conservation