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trapdoor

noun trap·door \ˈtrap-ˈdr\

: a door that covers or hides an opening in a floor or ceiling

Full Definition of TRAPDOOR

:  a lifting or sliding door covering an opening (as in a roof, ceiling, or floor)
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First Known Use of TRAPDOOR

14th century
TRAPDOOR Defined for Kids

trapdoor

noun trap·door \ˈtrap-ˈdr\

Definition of TRAPDOOR for Kids

:  a lifting or sliding door covering an opening in a floor or roof

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