Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snare
noun and verb
/snɛr/
Definition
A snare is a type of trap used to catch animals, often made of a noose that tightens around the animal when it steps into it.
Examples
- The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits in the woods.
- He fell into the snare of his own deceit.
- The snare drum adds a sharp sound to the music.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘snare’ can refer to any situation or device designed to catch or ensnare someone or something.
Synonyms
- trap
- noose
- entrapment
- catch
