n. | 1. | A contrivance, often consisting of a noose of cord, or the like, by which a bird or other animal may be entangled and caught; a trap; a gin. | |||
2. | Hence, anything by which one is entangled and brought into trouble. | ||||
3. | The gut or string stretched across the lower head of a drum. | ||||
4. | (Med.) An instrument, consisting usually of a wireloop or noose, for removing tumors, etc., by avulsion.
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v. t. | 1. | To catch with a snare; to insnare; to entangle; hence, to bring into unexpected evil, perplexity, or danger. |
Noun | 1. | snare - something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares; "the exam was full of trap questions"; "it was all a snare and delusion" Synonyms: trap |
2. | snare - a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head Synonyms: side drum, snare drum | |
3. | snare - a surgical instrument consisting of wire hoop that can be drawn tight around the base of polyps or small tumors to sever them; used especially in body cavities | |
4. | snare - strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit | |
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Verb | 1. | snare - catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes" |
2. | snare - entice and trap; "The car salesman had snared three potential customers" Synonyms: hook |