set trap
Example Sentences
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Be sure to search out all the old hollow logs near streams and set trap in or near entrance--place bait in log.
From Mink Trapping A Book of Instruction Giving Many Methods of Trapping—A Valuable Book for Trappers. by Harding, A. R. (Arthur Robert)
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)
Thus nothing was easier than to set trap after trap, into each of which the simple fellow fell as they were set—fell fatally.
From Messengers of Evil Being a Further Account of the Lures and Devices of Fantômas by Souvestre, Pierre
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)
Now for four more nights you must bury a set trap under every heap of sawdust.
From Full Revelations of a Professional Rat-catcher After 25 Years' Experience by Matthews, Ike
