Net and Trap

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Net

Net noun - Something that catches and holds.

Usage example: caught in a net of palace intrigues

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Trap is a synonym for net in catch topic. In some cases you can use "Trap" instead the word "Net" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like capture. popular alternative

Nearby Word: netting

Trap

Trap noun - A device or scheme for capturing another by surprise.

Usage example: a bear trap

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Net is a synonym for trap in catch topic. You can use "Net" instead the word "Trap" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as snare, activity. popular alternative

Nearby Words: trapped, trapping, trapper, trappy

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old	old net	old trap
open	open net	open trap
big	big net	big trap
huge	huge net	huge trap
Other adjectives: possible, double, last, sticky, local, giant, magical.

Common collocations

spirit	net spirit	trap spirit
character	net character	trap character
weapon	net weapon	trap weapon
sword	net sword	trap sword
Other words: player, souls.

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A tiger is shot and killed after being caught in a variant of the snare trap in which the net falls down on the animal.

Source: Film / Chang
Alternately, the person triggers a trap that causes a net to ensnare them and they are stuck suspended above the ground that way.

Source: Caught in a Snare
Caught in a Snare — when the captive is ensnared in a net or some other booby trap.

Source: Bound and Gagged

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