trapping

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
verb place in a confining or embarrassing position
verb catch in or as if in a trap

From trap.

Where are all your gay trappings now?" — Aesop's Fables; a new translation, Aesop
“In the guard-room of my palace are many fine trappings. — The gods of Mars, Edgar Rice Burroughs
“Last night you wore the trappings of a Dusarian,” she said. — Thuvia, maid of Mars, Edgar Rice Burroughs

caparison, housing

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