nounπShareA trap (especially one made from a loop of wire, string, or leather)."The park ranger warned us to watch out for animal snares hidden in the tall grass. "animalweaponnaturedevicethingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mental or psychological trap.""Advertisements often use clever snares to make people buy things they don't need." "mindcharactersensationChat 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 the snares to gently pull the calf from its mother. "medicineanimalagriculturedevicetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA similar looped instrument formerly used to remove tumours etc."The old medical textbook showed drawings of surgical snares used to carefully remove polyps from the colon. "medicinedeviceChat 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 snares on his drum, tightening them to get a sharper, crisper sound. "musicpartsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA snare drum."The drummer hit the snares on his drum set, creating a sharp, crackling sound. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo catch or hold, especially with a loop."The hunter snares rabbits with wire loops hidden in the forest. "actionanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ensnare."The company uses deceptive advertising to snares unsuspecting customers. "actionnatureanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
