DEATHTRAP

deathtrap

(noun) any structure that is very unsafe; where people are likely to be killed

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

deathtrap (plural deathtraps)

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

Source: Wiktionary



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