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Mousetrap

MOW-strap

/ˈmaʊˌstræp/

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Syllable breakdown

mousetrap

Dictionary meaning

A play in American football by which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated.

Examples

  • The coach decided to use a mousetrap to win the game.

Synonyms: trap play

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