In plumbing, a curved section of drainpipe that fills with water, providing a liquid seal to prevent the emission of sewage gases.
A trap is the U- or S-shaped section of drainpipe directly beneath a plumbing fixture such as a sink or shower. Its shape is intended to hold a small amount of water so that it blocks sewer gasses from rising into the home.
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