snare
snare Lexical Profile
snare Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A trap for catching birds or small mammals, typically consisting of a loop or noose of wire or cord that pulls tight around the animal.
"The wildlife ranger removed an illegal wire snare hidden along the forest trail."
A snare drum, or one of the rattled strings of gut or metal wires stretched across its lower head to produce a sharp, buzzing sound when struck.
"The percussionist tightened the wires on the snare to get a crisper, more staccato beat."
Something that lures, entangles, or catches someone in an unexpected difficulty, danger, or predicament.
"Predatory lending contracts often serve as a financial snare for unsuspecting borrowers."
A surgical instrument featuring a wire loop designed to encircle and remove polyps, tumors, or other tissue growths.
"The gastroenterologist used a specialized endoscopic snare to excise the small polyp."
• verb
To catch or trap an animal using a noose or snare.
"In the winter months, early settlers tried to snare rabbits for food."
To capture, entangle, or win over someone or something through skill, trickery, or allure.
"The company's clever marketing campaign managed to snare a large share of new subscribers."
• Rhymes for snare
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'sneare' and reinforced by Old Norse 'snara', meaning a noose or cord, ultimately tracing back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning to twist or wind.