bear trap
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Most commonly used to refer to leg-hold style traps. This is a type of trap consisting of two spring-loaded metal jaws with a pressure plate in the center. When an animal steps on the plate, the jaws snap shut on its leg, trapping it in place.
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This tag implicates trap_(contrivance) (learn more).
