nounπShareA trap (especially one made from a loop of wire, string, or leather)."The farmer set a snare in the field to catch rabbits. "animalweapondevicenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mental or psychological trap."His fear of failure was a snare that prevented him from trying new things at school. "mindcharacterphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA loop of cord used in obstetric cases, to hold or to pull a fetus from the mother animal."The veterinarian used a snare to gently pull the lamb from its mother. "medicineanimaldeviceagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA similar looped instrument formerly used to remove tumours etc."The ancient surgeon used a snare to remove the small tumor from the patient's lip. "medicinedeviceanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA set of stiff wires held under tension against the lower skin of a drum to create a rattling sound."The drummer adjusted the snare on his drum to get a crisper sound during the song. "musicsoundpartdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA snare drum."The drummer hit the snare, creating a sharp, cracking sound. "musicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo catch or hold, especially with a loop."The fisherman snared a fish with a simple loop of fishing line. "actionanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ensnare."The company used misleading advertising to snare new customers. "actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
