A pressure-activated metal trap with sharp edges. When the victim steps on the trap, two jaws with rows of metal teeth spring up into the victim's leg, preventing escape. Toothless variants exist, using clamping pressure alone to catch and hold prey.

h4. See also

* [[drop trap]]
* [[pitfall]]

h4. External link

* "Wikipedia: Foothold traps":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trapping#Foothold_traps
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