Definition of «snare»

A snare is a type of trap used to catch animals, typically consisting of a loop of wire or cord set at ankle height. When an animal steps on the loop, it triggers the mechanism and tightens around the animal's leg, preventing escape until the trapper arrives to retrieve their prize. The term "snare" can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation that is designed to catch or trap someone, often involving deceitful or manipulative tactics.

Usage examples

His plan was to set a snare in the forest to catch rabbits for dinner.
The hunter carefully placed the snare on the trail, hoping to catch a wild boar.
The musician tightened the snare drumhead to achieve the desired sound for the performance.
The detectives set a snare to catch the thief by placing valuable items as bait.
The spider spun a sticky snare to trap unsuspecting insects flying by.
The hiker got caught in a snare made of branches, causing him to trip and fall.
The parents used a childproof snare gate to prevent the toddler from leaving the play area.
The magician revealed his trick by demonstrating how he escaped from a locked snare.
The poacher set snare traps to illegally catch endangered animals for profit.
The gardener placed snare traps around the vegetable garden to prevent rabbits from eating the crops.

Phrases with «snare»

Sentences with «snare»

It illuminates the systemic snare of law enforcement's male solidarity on multiple levels. (rottentomatoes.com)
What I'm concerned about is that people will enter in snare drum solos that are copyrighted and save these rhythms and then then other people will be able to play these solos. (law.stackexchange.com)
Cress from local supermarkets and steel wire used to make snares for catching conger eels are helping British schoolchildren to perform their first practical experiments with DNA. (newscientist.com)
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Definition of «snare»

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