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Catching something that wanted nothing to do with you, on purpose.
means The act of catching animals, people, or data using a hidden mechanism that springs shut when triggered.
from From Old English 'treppe,' a snare or pitfall, related to words for 'step' — you literally step into it.
Plural twist'Trappings' means fancy accessories, totally unrelated meaning.
Street useSlang for selling drugs from a fixed spot.
Math cousinThe trapezoidal rule estimates curves by trapping area in strips.