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Definitions for Deathtrap
ˈdɛθˌtræpdeath·trap
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Princeton's WordNet
deathtrapnoun
any structure that is very unsafe; where people are likely to be killed
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deathtrapnoun
An extremely dangerous location, structure or device.
deathtrapnoun
A plot device where a villain in a story puts a hero in an elaborate dangerous situation for the purposes of attempting a sadistic murder.
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deathtrap
A deathtrap refers to a situation, place, or predicament that is potentially very dangerous and could cause one's death or serious harm. It could also refer to an object or mechanism designed or prone to be hazardous, such as a poorly constructed building, unsafely built machines, or traps in a game.
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Deathtrap
Deathtrap is a play by Ira Levin in 1978 with many plot twists and references itself as a play within a play. It is in two acts with one set and five characters. It holds the record for the longest running comedy-thriller on Broadway and was also nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play. Deathtrap was well received by many and has been frequently revived. It was adapted into a film starring Christopher Reeve, Michael Caine, and Dyan Cannon in 1982.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Deathtrap in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Deathtrap in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of Deathtrap in a Sentence
The refuge that was created in 1943 to preserve and sustain wildlife will essentially become a deathtrap, it’s basically sort of reneging on a promise... that this land was so valuable that it needed to be protected in perpetuity.
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