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Macbeth Trap

Definition: In theater, a Macbeth trap refers to a specially designed stage device that elevates or lowers actors or props from below the stage. It is named after William Shakespeare's play, Macbeth, where witches and supernatural elements play a significant role.

Sense 1 (Noun): A stage apparatus used for dramatic entrances or exits of characters, often involving sudden appearances or disappearances.

Example sentence: Lady Macbeth made a chilling entrance through the Macbeth trap, adding an element of suspense to the scene.

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Sense 2 (Verb): To trap or ensnare someone, based on the theme of ambition and downfall depicted in Macbeth.

Example sentence: Ambition led him down a dark path, and he fell victim to the Macbeth trap of his own making.

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Sense 3 (Adjective): Pertaining to a situation where one's actions or decisions lead to one's own downfall or demise.

Example sentence: His deceptive schemes turned the situation into a Macbeth trap, and he paid the price for his treachery.

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