Word Meaning

Meaning of snare

- 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.
- Hence, anything by which one is entangled and brought into trouble.
- The gut or string stretched across the lower head of a drum.
- An instrument, consisting usually of a wireloop or noose, for removing tumors, etc., by avulsion.
- To catch with a snare; to insnare; to entangle; hence, to bring into unexpected evil, perplexity, or danger.

Crossword clue for snare

- Entrap
- Frighten
- Net
- Running noose for trapping
- Trap
- Wire