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chess¹	a board game played by two people in which each player has sixteen pieces, and the object is to trap the opponent's king.
decoy	something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. [2 definitions]
poach¹	to hunt, fish, or trap illegally or on another's land. [1/2 definitions]
snare¹	a trap for catching small animals and birds. Snares usually have a noose. [2 definitions]
trap¹	to catch in a trap. [1/5 definitions]

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