set trap

Example Sentences

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Andy put one drop on his set trap and, rolling up his canvas as he did so, walked backwards.

From Swamp Cat by Kjelgaard, James Arthur

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 Rainey, W. (William)

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 Harding, A. R. (Arthur Robert)

Be sure to cover chain of trap good, and have everything look as natural when you leave us when you came to set trap.

From Fox Trapping A Book of Instruction Telling How to Trap, Snare, Poison and Shoot - A Valuable Book for Trappers by Harding, A. R. (Arthur Robert)

It appeared to have escaped from a deliberately set trap.

From Operation Terror by Leinster, Murray