mousetrap

/ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/ · noun

Meaning

A device for capturing or killing mice and other rodents.
A website designed to open another copy of itself when the user tries to close the webpage. Frequently used by advertisers and pornographers.
Ordinary, everyday cheese.
A slice of bread or toast topped with cheese and then grilled or microwaved.
An antisubmarine rocket used mainly during World War II by the US Navy and US Coast Guard.
To trap; to trick or fool (someone) into a bad situation.
To prevent (the user) from leaving a website by opening another copy when it is closed.

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