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deathtrap

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noun/ˈdɛθtɹæp/
  1. 1

    An extremely dangerous location, structure, or device.figurativelyinformal

    • Route 9 is a deathtrap; they should at least put up guard rails.
    • Dude, your car is a deathtrap! Get the brakes and the steering fixed.
  2. 2

    A plot device where a villain in a story puts a hero in an elaborate dangerous situation for the purposes of attempting a sadistic murder.

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