: a trap for catching an animal alive and uninjured
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Investigators also found live traps in the outbuildings.
—Veronica Miracle, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
According to the outlet, live traps and some of the otters' favorite foods have been set out near the zoo to entice the animals to return.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Remaining dogs still need to be captured According to authorities, animal control officers and other personnel have tried multiple times to capture the dogs, including setting live traps for them.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
There were also rodent sightings in two vehicles, as well as live traps elsewhere on the property.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Investigators also found live traps in the outbuildings.
—Veronica Miracle, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
According to the outlet, live traps and some of the otters' favorite foods have been set out near the zoo to entice the animals to return.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Remaining dogs still need to be captured According to authorities, animal control officers and other personnel have tried multiple times to capture the dogs, including setting live traps for them.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for livetrap
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“Livetrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livetrap. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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