Trapdoor
Pronunciation: /ˈtɹæpˈdɔɹ/
Trapdoor (noun)
- a secret door in the floor or ceiling that opens to a hidden space.
- a hidden way to access a computer system, often used by hackers.
Examples
- The magician disappeared through a trapdoor on stage.
- A trapdoor led to a secret basement.
Common collocations: hidden trapdoor, open a trapdoor, fall through a trapdoor, install a trapdoor, detect a trapdoor