Definition

A path or route where traps are placed to catch animals.

Example

The hunter checked his trapline every morning to see if he had caught anything.

Conversation

Have you ever walked along a trapline in the woods?

No, I haven't! What’s it like?

It's pretty interesting; you can see how traps are set up for animals.

That sounds cool! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trapline → The word is formed from "trap" (from Middle English *trappe*, meaning a device for catching animals) and "line" (from Old English *līn*, meaning a cord or string). A trapline refers to a line or series of traps set for catching animals.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'trap' as a device for catching and a 'line' as a series of them — that's why a trapline is a series of traps.

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