set trap

Example Sentences

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He had left Natalie alone on the cliff, and then blindly permitted this chit to lead him straight into Hobart's set trap.

From The Case and the Girl by Parrish, Randall

Line with fine sprigs of hemlock, and set trap evenly and firmly.

From Mink Trapping A Book of Instruction Giving Many Methods of Trapping—A Valuable Book for Trappers. by Harding, A. R. (Arthur Robert)

Now for four more nights you must bury a set trap under every heap of sawdust. 

From Full Revelations of a Professional Rat-catcher After 25 Years' Experience by Matthews, Ike

Andy put one drop on his set trap and, rolling up his canvas as he did so, walked backwards.

From Swamp Cat by Kjelgaard, James Arthur

The Chilians had walked into a cleverly set trap and were paying dearly for their mistake.

From Under the Chilian Flag A Tale of War between Chili and Peru by Rainey, W. (William)