pit

pit, pitfall, trench, cisternOverig

A pit is a deep hole that has been dug in the ground. * A “cistern” was a hole dug in order to hold water. * People dig pits for the purpose of trapp…

snare, ensnare, entrap, trap, trapped, pitfallOverig

The terms “snare” and “trap” refer to devices that are used to catch animals and keep them from escaping. To “snare” or “ensnare” is to catch with a s…