Dictionary
SNARE
snare
(noun)
- a device that has a loop (called a noose) which gets smaller when the end of it is pulled and that is used to catch animals : a kind of trap
- a position or situation from which it is difficult to escape
- snare drum
snare
(verb)
- to catch (an animal) in a snare —often used figuratively
- to cause (something) to become caught in something (such as a net or trap) —usually used as (be/get) snared —sometimes used figuratively
- to win or get (something) by skillful action or good luck
snare
(noun)
- a drum of a medium size that is played with special sticks (called drumsticks) —called also snare