English-Spanish translations for deathtrap

Definition of deathtrap

• an extremely dangerous location, structure or device
• a plot device where a villain in a story puts a hero in an elaborate dangerous situation for the purposes of attempting a sadistic murder

Examples

• Route 9 is a deathtrap; they should at least put up guard rails
• Dude, your car is a deathtrap! Get the brakes and the steering fixed

Related words

• death
• Death
• deathly
• deathbed
• deathless
• deathwatch
• death-wound
• deathmatch
• deathblow