trapper

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Noun trapper has 1 sense

trapper - someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
--₁ is a kind of hunter, huntsman
--₁ has particulars: coureur de bois
Derived form: verb trap₂

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Term: Trapper

Noun:

Sense 1: A person who traps wild animals, typically for their fur.

Sample Sentence: The trapper set his traps along the riverbank.

Noun:

Sense 2: A type of narrow-brimmed hat with a folding brim, traditionally worn by fur trappers.

Sample Sentence: The trapper's hat kept his head warm in the icy wilderness.

Noun:

Sense 3: A device used to capture something or someone, typically by snapping shut suddenly.

Sample Sentence: The mouse got caught in the trapper, triggering the spring-loaded mechanism.

Adjective:

Sense 1: Referring to something trendy, fashionable, or currently popular.

Sample Sentence: The trapper style jackets are a must-have this season.

Adjective:

Sense 2: Relating to the local or indigenous people of a particular area.

Sample Sentence: The trapper culture is an integral part of the region's heritage.