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snare

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noun

ˈsner How to pronounce snare (audio)
1
a(1)
: a contrivance often consisting of a noose for entangling birds or mammals
(2)
: trap, gin entry 2
b(1)
: something by which one is entangled, involved in difficulties, or impeded
(2)
: something deceptively attractive
2
[probably from Dutch snaar, literally, cord; akin to Old High German snuor]
a
: one of the catgut strings or metal spirals of a snare drum
b
: snare drum
3
: a surgical instrument consisting usually of a wire loop constricted by a mechanism in the handle and used for removing tissue masses (such as tonsils)

snare

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verb

snared; snaring

transitive verb

1
a
: to capture by or as if by use of a snare
b
: to win or attain by artful or skillful maneuvers
2
: to entangle or hold as if in a snare
any object that snared his eye Current Biography
snarer noun

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Choose the Right Synonym for snare

catch, capture, trap, snare, entrap, ensnare, bag mean to come to possess or control by or as if by seizing.

catch implies the seizing of something in motion or in flight or in hiding.

caught the dog as it ran by

capture suggests taking by overcoming resistance or difficulty.

capture an enemy stronghold

trap, snare, entrap, ensnare imply seizing by some device that holds the one caught at the mercy of the captor.

trap and snare apply more commonly to physical seizing.

trap animals
snared butterflies with a net

entrap and ensnare more often are figurative.

entrapped the witness with a trick question
a sting operation that ensnared burglars

bag implies shooting down a fleeing or distant prey.

bagged a brace of pheasants

Example Sentences

Noun people caught in the snare of drug addiction you fell for my clever snare, you fool! Verb They caught fish and snared seabirds. Unfortunately, the nets also snare turtles. They snared first place in the contest. trying to snare business from competitors The shortstop snared a high throw from the outfield. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Counterintuitively, by acting as a sort of snare to trap snow against the ground, a forest further heats the soil. WIRED, 24 Aug. 2022 On your drumkit, your snare and tom-toms are noticeably tilted forward. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 26 Aug. 2022 In under three minutes, the clever snare anthem is about letting loose and embracing a woman’s prowess. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 19 July 2022 The scientists fear the worst: EWD 1355 has been injured — from a snare, a fight, a fall. New York Times, 20 June 2022 Near the end of Raising Raffi, Gessen offers up a route around this snare of anger and self-doubt. Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 June 2022 Late last spring, Antonoff sat behind a drum set in a rehearsal space in Brooklyn, tapping out snare fills with his fingers and evaluating his bandmates’ clothing. Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 16 May 2022 The soundtrack of the warfare— the bangs of artillery, the guttural whoosh of rockets launched in rapid succession, the snare-drum beat of heavy machine guns — signals fresh destruction to both cities. Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2022 The soundtrack of the warfare— the bangs of artillery, the guttural whoosh of rockets launched in rapid succession, the snare-drum beat of heavy machine guns — signals fresh destruction to both cities. Nabih Bulos, Anchorage Daily News, 12 June 2022
Verb
The threat actor behind the attacks amassed no fewer than 169 unique Internet domains to snare its targets. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2022 But Nolensville pitcher Jack Rhodes struck out the next two Hoosiers, and shortstop William Santioff kept the game knotted at two with a sprawling catch to snare Clark Thornburg’s line drive and end the inning. Wilson Moore, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Aug. 2022 With millions of dollars and endorsements from former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis, Senate President Wilton Simpson defeated political newcomer James Shaw to snare the Republican nomination for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 In the end, Lakota West would outscore St. Xavier 16-0 in the second half to snare the home opener. Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 20 Aug. 2022 However, moments later, the beat gives way to its skeleton: sample, snare and an urgent metronome. Khari Nixon, SPIN, 30 June 2022 Baltimore traded into the bottom of the first round to snare Lamar Jackson. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 12 June 2022 But Torkelson sprinted in, lunged over the guardrail to snare it for the final out. Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 17 June 2022 While the debate heats up, Africans continue to snare, shoot, and poison all manner of wildlife to feed their families and protect themselves, livestock, and crops from leopards, buffalo, lions, elephants, and other animals. Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 16 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English sneare, probably from Old Norse snara; akin to Old High German snuor cord and perhaps to Greek narkē numbness

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of snare was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing snare

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