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deathtrap

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death·trap  (dthtrp)
n.
1. An unsafe building or other structure.
2. A perilous circumstance or situation.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.deathtrap - any structure that is very unsafe; where people are likely to be killed
structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
Translations
deathtrap [ˈdeθtræp] N (= place) → lugar m peligroso; (= vehicle) → vehículo m peligroso
this car's a deathtrap → este coche es un peligro or una trampa mortal
deathtrap [ˈdɛθˌtræp] n → trappola mortale
deathtrap [ˈdɛθˌtræp] n → trappola mortale


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Every few blocks there would be a railroad crossing on the level with the sidewalk, a deathtrap for the unwary; long freight trains would be passing, the cars clanking and crashing together, and Jurgis would pace about waiting, burning up with a fever of impatience.
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