A SNARE is a kind of trap consisting of a noose made of wire or rope that is used to capture animals. LINT traps are devices used to remove LINT from clothes and other fabrics. SAND traps are used to catch small objects, such as insects, in the SAND. SPEED traps are used to detect vehicles travelling at excessive speeds. BOOBY traps are devices designed to surprise and injure unsuspecting people. RAT traps are used to capture rodents. CLAP traps are devices that make a loud noise when triggered. Skee traps are used to catch fish. TOURIST traps are places that attract tourists with the promise of something special, but often turn out to be overpriced or disappointing.