Trapped has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Verb
1
simple past tense and past participle of trap
"The hunters managed to trapped the deer in a narrow ravine before it could escape into the woods."
In plain English: To be trapped means to have no way out because something is blocking your path or holding you fast.
"The rat got trapped under the sink when he tried to sneak out."
Adjective
1
forced to turn and face attackers
"a stag at bay"
"she had me cornered between the porch and her car"
"like a trapped animal"
2
caught in a trap
"The wild fox was trapped after stepping into the snare set by hunters."
Example Sentences
"The rat got trapped under the sink when he tried to sneak out."
verb
"The cold wind trapped us inside the small cabin."
verb
"He accidentally trapped his finger in the heavy door."
verb
"Salty water traps heat and keeps the beach warm at night."
verb