trap door

noun

1. a door or flap flush with and covering an opening, esp in a ceiling
2. the opening so covered

Example Sentences

During her final Guts tour stop at the Rod Laver Arena, Rodrigo was running across the stage, pointing to cheering fans, when she dropped through a trap door.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Gilliver moves towards the camera, swooshing his light sabre before disappearing down the trap door.

From BBC

Flat listless performances against Stoke, Bristol City and then Leeds clearly concentrated minds as the Championship's trap door drew closer.

From BBC

They do have a trap door on the side so they can stretch out if needed.

From Seattle Times

A further search led to the discovery of a trap door in a play area, under which police found packages of drugs and other materials.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• side door