snare

Definitions

1. 1noun

   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. 2noun

   Hence, anything by which one is entangled and brought into trouble.

3. 3noun

   The gut or string stretched across the lower head of a drum.

4. 4noun

   An instrument, consisting usually of a wireloop or noose, for removing tumors, etc., by avulsion.

5. 5transitive verb

   To catch with a snare; to insnare; to entangle; hence, to bring into unexpected evil, perplexity, or danger.

6. 6noun

   a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

   Synonyms

   ginnoose
7. 7noun

   strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit

8. 8noun

   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

9. 9noun

   a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head

10. 10noun

    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
11. 11verb

    entice and trap

    "The car salesman had snared three potential customers"

    Synonyms

    hook
12. 12verb

    catch in or as if in a trap

    "The men trap foxes"

    Synonyms

    ensnareentraptrammeltrap