sand trap sand trap {n.} A low place on a golf course that is filled with sand to stop the ball. The golfer lost four strokes trying to get the ball out of the sand trap. Categories: add yours {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry