Trapper

usgb/ˈtræpər/
noun

A person who traps animals, especially as an occupation.

John works as a trapper in the winter, catching animals for their fur.
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Often appears as...

  • fur trapper
  • professional trapper
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Occupational Term

Used primarily to describe someone's job in wilderness or rural settings.

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She plans to become a trapper and live off the land.
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Historical Context

Often associated with the fur trade era, evoking images of early frontiersmen.

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Museums often display trapper gear from the 1800s.
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Wildlife Knowledge

Implies extensive knowledge about animal behavior and habitats.

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The old trapper knew where the foxes hid.
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