Csípfogó

Csípfogó is a Hungarian term that literally means "bite catcher." It is a polysemous noun used in different domains to refer to devices, methods, or mechanisms intended to prevent bites or stings, or to capture biting pests. Because it is a compound of csípés (bite, sting) and fogó (catcher, trap), its precise meaning depends on the field and the context in which it appears.

In pest management and agriculture, csípfogó commonly denotes traps, barriers, nets, or other interventions designed to reduce contact between humans, livestock, crops, and biting insects such as mosquitoes or biting flies. The term can describe physical barriers as well as active trapping systems deployed to lower bite risk in a given environment.

In safety, industrial, or mechanical contexts, the expression may be used metaphorically to refer to mechanisms that prevent a “bite” in the sense of an unwanted bite or pinch by moving parts, or to protective equipment that shields workers from injury caused by sharp teeth or clamps in machinery. In everyday language, csípfogó can also describe simple protective measures, such as screens or insect nets, intended to minimize bites.

Overall, csípfogó does not have a single fixed definition; its exact meaning is determined by the specific field, making it a term best clarified by consulting domain-specific sources.