trap out

The term "trap out" can refer to wildlife management practices or, in slang, to converting a place into a trap house.

Definition

B2Wildlife Management

(technical)To remove all individuals of a specific animal or bird from an area by trapping.

Example

Conservationists decided to trap out the invasive species to protect the native ecosystem.

C1Slang

(informal)To transform a location into a place used for illegal activities, often related to drug dealing.

Example

The abandoned house was trapped out and became a hub for illicit trade.

C1Beekeeping

(technical)A method to relocate a bee colony by sealing all exits except one, encouraging bees to move to a new hive.

Example

The beekeeper decided to trap out the bees from the old tree to a new hive.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "trap out":

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