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Snare
1. Parts of Speech:
Noun, Verb
2. Definitions:
- (n.) a trap for catching animals, typically consisting of a noose which is triggered by the animals movements
- (n.) a drum that has a set of wires or strings stretched across the lower skin to produce a rattling or reverberating sound when the drum is struck
- (v.) catch (an animal) in a snare
- (v.) trap or entangle (someone or something)
3. Pronunciations:
4. Origin and Usage:
The word "snare" comes from the Old Norse word "snara" meaning "noose". The noun sense of "snare" has been in use since the 14th century, while the verb sense has been in use since the 16th century. "Snare" is commonly used in the context of hunting or trapping animals, but can also refer to catching or trapping people or things in a figurative sense.
5. Synonyms:
- trap
- noose
- lure
- entrap
- ensnare
6. Related Words:
- catch
- lure
- hook
- netty
- trawl
7. Example Sentences:
- The hunter set a snare to catch the rabbit.
- The drummer played a rhythm on his snare drum.
- The company was snared by a legal loophole.