Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A trap-door on the stage of a theater for the disappearance of gymnastic characters.
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Examples
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As he did so, the tall figure of Paul Schillig seemed to appear, like the Demon King from an unseen star-trap behind Naldo.
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"I thought it might be through the roof," said Hamilton, "or possibly you made one of your famous dramatic entries through a star-trap in the floor --
The Keepers of the King's Peace Edgar Wallace 1903
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[_Vanishes down star-trap with a diabolical laugh.
Punch, or the London Charivari Volume 98, January 4, 1890 Various 1876
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