trapes

Meanings

Plural: trapeses

Verb

place in a confining or embarrassing position
catch in or as if in a trap
hold or catch as if in a trap
to hold fast or prevent from moving
Alternative spelling of traipse in reduced usage since about WWI

Noun

Alternative spelling of traipse in reduced usage since about WWI
A slattern; an idle, sluttish, or untidy woman.

Origin / Etymology

Obscure, as is common among colloquialisms. OED mentions possible association with Dutch trappen, to tread or stamp the foot, but objects that the connection is unconvincing.

Synonyms

ensnare, entrap, immobilise, immobilize, pin, pin down, snare, trammel, trap

Scrabble Score: 8

trapes is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
trapes is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
trapes is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

trapes is a valid Words With Friends word