trapdoor

Meanings

• noun

  A hidden door, typically one that opens to reveal a pit or trap.

  - "The adventurer opened the trapdoor, revealing a deep pit filled with spikes."
  - "The old house had many secrets, including a hidden trapdoor in the library."

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Synonyms

drop

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trapdoor
hope , scope , rope , cope , mope

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Homophones

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1. trap door (en) : A door that is a trap or conceals a danger
   

2. trapdoor (en) : A door in a computer system that allows unauthorized access
   

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Variants

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trapdoor , trapdoors , trap-door spider , trap-door spiders , trapdoor spider , trapdoor spiders

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Etymology

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From the Middle English 'trappe' meaning a pit or trap, and 'doore' meaning a door.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'trapdoor' is also used in computer programming to refer to a hidden or undocumented feature or function.

2. In some old houses, trapdoors were used to access the attic or other upper levels, and were often hidden behind bookshelves or other furniture.

3. A 'trapdoor spider' is a type of spider that builds a silken trapdoor in its burrow to hide from predators.

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Related Concepts

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1. pitfall: A hidden or concealed danger or difficulty

2. secret door: A door that is hidden or not easily visible

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Culture

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In literature, a trapdoor is often used as a metaphor for hidden secrets or surprises. In art, trapdoors have been depicted in paintings and sculptures as symbols of deception or danger.

How to Memorize "trapdoor"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a door that is hidden and leads to a pit or trap.
   - Imagine a secret room accessible only through a trapdoor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trapdoor' with the image of a hidden danger.
   - Think of a door that leads to a surprise or a secret.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a 'trapdoor' is a door that is a 'trap' and leads to a 'door' to a hidden or dangerous place.

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