trap

mastery
UK /tɹæp/ US [t̠ɹ̠̊˔æp]nounverb

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Which word is closest in meaning to 'trap' in this sentence?

The Russian bear has always been eager to stick his paw in Latin American waters. Now we've got him in a trap, let's take his leg off right up to his testicles.