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trapping, trappings (TRAP ing, TRAP ingz) (verbs)
Catching animals; ensnaring, confining: "During the winter, he was trapping several mice everyday."

"Despite trapping so many mice, they were never completely eliminated."

trapping, trappings (TRAP ing, TRAP ingz) (nouns)
Objects or activities, etc., that are associated with a particular condition, situation, life style, or position in life: "He had a great deal of money and enjoyed all the trappings of success and wealth."

"Her friend inherited one more trapping to add to her other trappings when she advanced to her new position as the CEO of the company."

For her successful efforts in trapping the international spy, the police officer was given a promotion complete with all the trappings of a new office, special desk, etc.

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