noun Download 🔗Share A trap (especially one made from a loop of wire, string, or leather). Examples : "The farmer set a snare in the field to catch rabbits. " animal weapon device nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mental or psychological trap. Examples : "His fear of failure was a snare that prevented him from trying new things at school. " mind character philosophy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A loop of cord used in obstetric cases, to hold or to pull a fetus from the mother animal. Examples : "The veterinarian used a snare to gently pull the lamb from its mother. " medicine animal device agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A similar looped instrument formerly used to remove tumours etc. Examples : "The ancient surgeon used a snare to remove the small tumor from the patient's lip. " medicine device anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A set of stiff wires held under tension against the lower skin of a drum to create a rattling sound. Examples : "The drummer adjusted the snare on his drum to get a crisper sound during the song. " music sound part device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A snare drum. Examples : "The drummer hit the snare, creating a sharp, cracking sound. " music utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To catch or hold, especially with a loop. Examples : "The fisherman snared a fish with a simple loop of fishing line. " action animal nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To ensnare. Examples : "The company used misleading advertising to snare new customers. " action animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
