word
Mousetrap
MOW-strap
/ˈmaʊˌstræp/Listen
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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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