Trapper
(noun)
- A person who sets traps to catch animals, especially for their fur.
- A person who maintains or sets traps in order to catch or kill animals, rodents or birds.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from obsolete trap "catch, snare" (of unknown origin).
Examples:
- The trapper set his traps in the woods.
- He was a skilled trapper who could catch anything.
- The trapper caught a fox in his trap.
- The trapper's job is to catch animals for their fur.
- The trapper was able to catch a beaver in his trap.