trappola

Definitions of trappola
  1. noun
    a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
    synonyms: roccolo
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    types:
    calappio, gin, tagliola, tagliuola
    a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
    type of:
    strumento
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  2. noun
    a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
    synonyms: aggeggio, arnese
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    type of:
    strumento
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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