hold vs trap

hold and trap both are nouns.

hold and trap both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No
trap	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, trap is a hyponym of hold; that is, trap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hold:

hold: have or hold in one's hands or grip
trap: hold or catch as if in a trap

Other hyponyms of hold include grasp, hold on, cling to, clutch, hold close, hold tight, cradle, clinch, interlace, interlock, lock, cradle.

hold (noun)	trap (noun)
the act of grasping	the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it	a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
a cell in a jail or prison	a light two-wheeled carriage
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo	a hazard on a golf course
a stronghold	a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated	drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something	informal terms for the mouth
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)	something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
time during which some action is awaited

hold (verb)	trap (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	catch in or as if in a trap
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	hold or catch as if in a trap
hold the attention of	to hold fast or prevent from moving
assert or affirm	to sell marijuana on a street corner
remain committed to	place in a confining or embarrassing position
declare to be
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
be in accord; be in agreement
aim, point, or direct
protect against a challenge or attack
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
have or hold in one's hands or grip
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
support or hold in a certain manner
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
cover as for protection against noise or smell
organize or be responsible for
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
cause to come to an abrupt stop
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
secure and keep for possible future use or application
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
keep from departing
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
be valid, applicable, or true
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
have room for; hold without crowding
have as a major characteristic
resist or confront with resistance
stop dealing with
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing

hold vs trap

hold and trap both are nouns.

hold and trap both are verbs.

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