Snare: meaning, definitions and examples

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snare

[ sneɪr ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 caixa

🇮🇳 स्नेर ड्रम

🇩🇪 Falle

🇮🇩 perangkap

🇺🇦 пастка

🇵🇱 pułapka

🇯🇵 スネアドラム

🇫🇷 caisse claire

🇪🇸 trampa

🇹🇷 tuzak

🇰🇷 덫

🇸🇦 فخ

🇨🇿 pasti

🇸🇰 pasca

🇨🇳 陷阱

🇸🇮 pasti

🇮🇸 gildra

🇰🇿 қақпан

🇬🇪 ხაფანგი

🇦🇿 tələ

🇲🇽 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 'snarkō'. 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.