mantrap

• Nom désignant deux sens distincts : un piège destiné à capturer des intrus, ou un terme d'argot pour une femme très attirante ou séduisante.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a trap designed to catch trespassers, or a slang term for a very attractive or seductive woman.

1. Seductive womanC1informal

   A woman who is considered extremely attractive or seductive, often implying she is dangerous or leads men into trouble.

   femme fatale

   • He was warned that the new neighbor was a real mantrap.
   • In the novel, the femme fatale was described as a mantrap.
   • She had a reputation as a mantrap, luring men with her charm.

   Synonymescircedelilahenchantressfemme fatalejezebelloreleiman-eaterseductresssirentemptressvamp

2. Physical trapC1formalbritish

   A device or pit designed to catch trespassers or poachers, often used in historical contexts.

   piège à intrus

   • The gamekeeper set a mantrap to catch the poachers.
   • Ancient forests sometimes had hidden mantraps for intruders.
   • The museum displayed an old iron mantrap used in the 18th century.

   Synonymesginpitfallsnaretrap