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mouse trap

A wooden trap with a spring-loaded mechanism, used to catch animals

Basic Information

Platform Meaning

A wooden trap with a spring-loaded mechanism, used to catch animals

Tags

bait cheese lure mouse mousetrap snare trap

Platform Meaning

  • Apple: A traditional mousetrap with a wooden base and metal spring bar
  • Google: A simple wooden trap with a baited trigger and snapping mechanism
  • Twitter: A classic animal trap, often associated with capturing small creatures or metaphorical entrapment
  • Unicode: Trap

Detailed Introduction

The 🪤 emoji depicts a traditional mechanical trap, typically made of wood with a spring-loaded mechanism. It commonly represents literal traps used for catching animals, but is also widely used metaphorically to convey entrapment, trickery, or being caught in a difficult situation. It can express feelings of being trapped in a relationship, job, or problem, or refer to setting a trap for someone else. In contexts like gaming or strategy, it may symbolize a hidden danger or ambush. The emoji carries connotations of caution, deception, or unintended consequences, depending on the context.

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