Definition of TRAPPING

trapping

Plural: trappings

Noun

  • stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
  • An instance of ensnaring something or someone.
  • An ornamental covering or harness for a horse; caparison.
  • pl. -S a covering for a horse

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
  • present participle and gerund of trap

Origin / Etymology

From trap.

Scrabble Score: 13

trapping: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
trapping: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
trapping: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

trapping is a valid Words With Friends word