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Term: Speed-Trap

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense:

1. A place, typically on a road, where law enforcement officers monitor the speed of vehicles and issue fines for exceeding the speed limit.

Usage:

- Drivers should be cautious while driving near the speed-trap.

- The police set up a speed-trap on the highway to catch speeding motorists.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense:

1. To monitor and apprehend motorists who are exceeding the speed limit, often by using radar or other speed measurement devices.

Usage:

- The traffic police speed-trap the freeway during rush hour.

- They speed-trapped the area known for recurrent speeding violations.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense:

1. Describing something that serves to catch or detect fast-moving objects or individuals.

Usage:

- The new speed-trap cameras can capture clear images of speeding vehicles, even at night.

- Police officers often use speed-trap radar guns to determine if motorists are exceeding the speed limit.

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