live trap

/ laɪv /

noun

1. a box constructed to trap an animal without injuring it

verb

1. tr to catch (an animal) in such a box

Example Sentences

For the love of God, Mr. Nestor, will you give me that live-trap on credit!

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On June 17, 1952, an adult male was found in a live-trap set at one of the brush pile houses in the woodland area.

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A live trap well baited and placed in some old granary should furnish plenty for class use.

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On January 15, 1950, an owl attacked an opossum caught in a live-trap.

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One female was taken in a live trap set for rats in the cocoa.

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