Meaning of 'trap' in Samoan is: māilei

trap: māilei

Noun:

māilei, mailei, lua, apogāleveleve, pepelo, upega, itū, fusiua, uʻu, faamatalaga feteenai, vai, tumutumu, faupuega, mata, gutu, auvae, fofoga.

Verb:

upega, maileia, māilei, matasele iee.

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Noun(1) a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned,drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas,something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares,a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters,the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise,informal terms for the mouth,a light two-wheeled carriage,a hazard on a golf course,snare,trick(2) a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned(3) drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas(4) something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares(5) a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters(6) the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise(7) informal terms for the mouth(8) a light two-wheeled carriage(9) a hazard on a golf course(10) snare(11) trick
Verb(1) place in a confining or embarrassing position,catch in or as if in a trap,hold or catch as if in a trap,to hold fast or prevent from moving,catch,snare; trick(2) place in a confining or embarrassing position(3) catch in or as if in a trap(4) hold or catch as if in a trap(5) to hold fast or prevent from moving(6) catch(7) snare; trick

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(1) I shall henceforth keep my trap shut about the food.(2) If you catch the animal in the trap , transport it to some woods or take it to a wildlife agency.(3) by keeping quiet I was walking into a trap(4) I'm confident that they calculate the ability of first homebuyers to afford homes by focusing solely on those who, against the odds, have escaped the rent trap .(5) But already this, unlike this afternoon's affairs, looks like a proper match, with passing and players who can trap the ball and that.(6) At about 3.30 pm, the Mayor will be ferried into Micklegate in a trap pulled by Santa's magic reindeer.(7) However, I do know more about dervish people than you, so shut your trap .(8) Others fell into the trap I narrowly avoided while deciding on my outfit - accessorizing into hipness.(9) In other words, he should mind his business and keep his trap shut.(10) They liked seeing if they could trick and trap her.(11) That's usually English commentator-speak for: u251cu00f6u251cu00e7u251cu2510He can trap a ball without falling over.u251cu00f6u251cu00e7u251cu00fb(12) How many of you playing out of a sand trap at a local golf course have considered which beach the sand originated from?(13) We replaced it with a new one after cleaning the lint trap .(14) So, why do some think that Charles should keep his trap shut?(15) I suspect Bush may be walking into a trap in considering retaliation.(16) I felt he was so used to being dismissed that he found my compliments false, a trick, a trap , a delusion.