livetrap

/ˈlaɪvtræp/
verb
  1. To catch an animal using a livetrap.
    • We need to livetrap the stray cat so we can take it to the vet.
    • The biologist livetrapped the rabbits to study their population.
    • They successfully livetrapped the beaver and relocated it to a safer area.
noun
  1. A trap designed to catch an animal without killing or injuring it.
    • They set a livetrap to catch the raccoon that was raiding the trash.
    • The wildlife rescue team used a livetrap to capture the injured fox.
    • He checked the livetrap every morning to see if it had caught anything.
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