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trapper

 

[ ˈtræpər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal hunting

A trapper is a person who catches animals using traps for fur, meat, or other purposes. This occupation was especially prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries in North America, where trappers played a crucial role in the fur trade.

Synonyms

catcher, fur collector, hunter

Examples of usage

  • The trapper set his lines along the riverbank.
  • In the winter, the trapper would check his traps daily.
  • Many trappers risked their lives in harsh conditions.
  • The famous trapper taught the young scouts survival skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "trapper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caçador de animais

🇮🇳 जाल डालने वाला

🇩🇪 Fänger

🇮🇩 penjebak

🇺🇦 ловець

🇵🇱 pułapka

🇯🇵 罠猟師

🇫🇷 trappeur

🇪🇸 trapper

🇹🇷 tuzakçı

🇰🇷 덫잡이

🇸🇦 صياد الفخاخ

🇨🇿 pastýř

🇸🇰 lovec

🇨🇳 捕兽者

🇸🇮 zajemalec

🇮🇸 fanga

🇰🇿 тұзақшы

🇬🇪 ჭკუა

🇦🇿 tələyə düşən

🇲🇽 trapper

Etymology

The term 'trapper' originates from the word 'trap,' which comes from the Middle English 'trappe' meaning a device for capturing animals. It has roots tracing back to the Old French word 'trappe' and ultimately from the Latin 'trapula,' meaning 'a trap.' The profession developed significantly during the European exploration of North America in the 17th century and continued through the 19th century, when it became closely associated with the fur trade. Trappers were essential to early economies, greatly influencing indigenous cultures and interactions between Native Americans and European settlers. Their impact on wildlife populations, ecosystems, and trade routes was profound, and many became legendary figures in American folklore.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,263, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.