snare

IPA: snˈɛr

noun

  • A trap (especially one made from a loop of wire, string, or leather).
  • A mental or psychological trap.
  • (veterinary) A loop of cord used in obstetric cases, to hold or to pull a fetus from the mother animal.
  • (surgery) A similar looped instrument formerly used to remove tumours etc.
  • (music) A set of stiff wires held under tension against the lower skin of a drum to create a rattling sound.
  • (music) A snare drum.
  • A surname.
  • (biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins whose primary role is to mediate vesicle fusion.

verb

  • (transitive) To catch or hold, especially with a loop.
  • (transitive, figurative) To ensnare.
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Examples of "snare" in Sentences

  • A mice was caught by a snare.
  • The snare is wired to the fence.
  • Hunters placed snares in the forest.
  • The usance of the snare is very important.
  • With the right use, a snare is beneficial.
  • The rabbit snare exists because of the rabbit.
  • The grasping forceps are passed through the snare loop.
  • Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
  • During a performance the snare line is the metronome for the band.
  • As on the former occasion, the unfortunate Mamelukes fell into the snare.

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