Snare: meaning, definitions and examples

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snare

 

[ sneษชr ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A snare is a type of drum that has metal strings stretched across the bottom skin. When the drum is hit, these strings vibrate to produce a sharp, distinctive sound.

Synonyms

drum, percussion instrument

Examples of usage

  • The drummer used the snare to keep the rhythm of the song.
  • She adjusted the tension of the snare to change the sound it produced.
Context #2 | Noun

trap

A snare is a device used for trapping animals by looping a noose around their neck or limbs, capturing them alive or killing them.

Synonyms

noose, trap

Examples of usage

  • The hunter set up snares to catch rabbits in the forest.
  • The snare was successful in trapping the wild boar.
Context #3 | Verb

capture

To snare means to catch or trap something or someone using a snare or a similar method.

Synonyms

capture, trap

Examples of usage

  • The police were able to snare the criminal after a long chase.
  • She managed to snare the elusive butterfly in her net.

Translations

Translations of the word "snare" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caixa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเฅ‡เคฐ เคกเฅเคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Falle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perangkap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐัั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ puล‚apka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒใ‚ขใƒ‰ใƒฉใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท caisse claire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trampa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuzak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pasti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pasca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™ท้˜ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pasti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gildra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐา›ะฟะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒคแƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™lษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trampa

Word origin

The word 'snare' originated from Middle English 'snares' which meant a noose or a snare for catching animals. It has roots in Old Norse 'snara' and Proto-Germanic 'snarkล'. The use of 'snare' to refer to a type of drum developed in the 16th century, inspired by the vibrating strings used in the instrument. Over time, 'snare' has become commonly used in both musical and trapping contexts.

See also: ensnare, snaring.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,526, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.