set trap
Example Sentences
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The Chilians had walked into a cleverly set trap and were paying dearly for their mistake.
From Under the Chilian Flag A Tale of War between Chili and Peru by W. (William) Rainey
It appeared to have escaped from a deliberately set trap.
From Operation Terror by Murray Leinster
Another way, drive a stake beside a log, set trap about six to nine inches away, pour fish brine on stake and see what it will do.
From Fox Trapping A Book of Instruction Telling How to Trap, Snare, Poison and Shoot - A Valuable Book for Trappers by A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding
Line with fine sprigs of hemlock, and set trap evenly and firmly.
From Mink Trapping A Book of Instruction Giving Many Methods of Trapping—A Valuable Book for Trappers. by A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding
Andy put one drop on his set trap and, rolling up his canvas as he did so, walked backwards.
From Swamp Cat by James Arthur Kjelgaard
