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Snare

Definition: 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.

Snare

Definition: Hence, anything by which one is entangled and brought into
trouble.

Snare

Definition: The gut or string stretched across the lower head of a drum.

Snare

Definition: An instrument, consisting usually of a wireloop or noose,
for removing tumors, etc., by avulsion.

Snare

Definition: To catch with a snare; to insnare; to entangle; hence, to
bring into unexpected evil, perplexity, or danger.