I. ˈtrapiŋ, -pēŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of trappen to trap — more at trap (to catch)
: the act of catching something or someone in a trap ; specifically : the occupation of a trapper
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of trappen to clothe — more at trap (to clothe)
1. : caparison 1 — usually used in plural
the heavy cart horses slipped and stamped … shaking their bells and trappings — Oscar Wilde
2. trappings plural : articles of decoration or dress
Christmas trappings such as lacy gilt butterflies, silver-paper harps … paper angels — New Yorker
the usual trappings of rather shabby but gallant old age, which included … a cross gleaming gold on her breast — Virginia Woolf
also : outward signs
the visible trappings of success, the automobiles, the applause … the consciousness of opulence and distinction — F.A.Swinnerton
little oligarchies masquerading in the trappings of democracy — F.A.Ogg & P.O.Ray
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: trap (cut) + -ing
1. : the cutting of a gem in a step cut
2.
[ trap (brilliant) + -ing ]
: the cutting of a trap brilliant