deathtrap
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈdɛθtɹæp/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English death English trap English deathtrap From death + trap.
- An extremely dangerous location, structure, or device.
“Route 9 is a deathtrap; they should at least put up guard rails.”
“Dude, your car is a deathtrap! Get the brakes and the steering fixed.”
- 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.