meaning of snare
1. A contrivance, often consisting of a noose of cord, or the like, by which a bird or other animal may be entangled and caught; a trap; a gin.
2. Hence, anything by which one is entangled and brought into trouble.
3. The gut or string stretched across the lower head of a drum.
4. An instrument, consisting usually of a wireloop or noose, for removing tumors, etc. , by avulsion.
5. To catch with a snare; to insnare; to entangle; hence, to bring into unexpected evil, perplexity, or danger.
6. a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a noose
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