trapdoor
Translation
trapdoor
Examples
He found a secret trapdoor under the rug.
He found a secret trapdoor under the rug.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) trapdoor a hinged door in a floor or ceiling. He found a secret trapdoor under the rug.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hatch, secret door
Etymology
A compound of 'trap' and 'door'. A door that is, or leads to, a trap.
Memory Tips
Imagine a cartoon character falling through a door in the floor.