'Stench trap' definitions:

Definition of 'Stench trap'

From: GCIDE
  • Stench \Stench\, n. [AS. stenc a strong smell, fr. stincan. See Stink, v. i.]
  • 1. A smell; an odor. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Clouds of savory stench involve the sky. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. An ill smell; an offensive odor; a stink. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
  • Stench trap, a contrivance to prevent stench or foul air from rising from the openings of sewers, drains, etc. [1913 Webster]