mouse trap
A wooden trap with a spring-loaded mechanism, used to catch animals
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1FAA4
- Version Emoji 13
- Category objects
- Subcategory household items
Platform Meaning
A wooden trap with a spring-loaded mechanism, used to catch animals
Tags
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.