Snaring: meaning, definitions and examples

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snaring

[ ˈsnɛrɪŋ ]

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hunting

A method of trapping animals using a device designed to catch and hold the animal by the neck or leg.

Synonyms

capturing, ensnaring, trapping

Examples of usage

Setting up snares to catch rabbits in the forest.
The hunter used a snaring technique to capture the wild boar.

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trapping

To catch or trap (an animal) using a snare.

Synonyms

capture, ensnare, trap

Examples of usage

The poacher was snaring birds in the protected wildlife area.
She successfully snared a rabbit for dinner.

Translations

Translations of the word "snaring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 captura

🇮🇳 फँसाना

🇩🇪 Fangen

🇮🇩 menjebak

🇺🇦 капкан

🇵🇱 zastawianie pułapki

🇯🇵 罠にかける

🇫🇷 piégeage

🇪🇸 captura

🇹🇷 tuzak kurma

🇰🇷 덫 놓기

🇸🇦 اصطياد

🇨🇿 lapání

🇸🇰 chytanie do pasce

🇨🇳 捕捉

🇸🇮 lovljenje

🇮🇸 veiða

🇰🇿 тұзаққа түсіру

🇬🇪 ხაფანგში ჩაგდება

🇦🇿 tələ qurmaq

🇲🇽 captura

Word origin

The word 'snaring' originated from the Middle English word 'snare', which came from the Old Norse word 'snara' meaning 'noose'. The use of snares for trapping animals dates back to ancient times, when hunters and trappers developed various techniques to catch prey. Snares have been an essential tool in hunting and trapping throughout history, providing a method for capturing animals with minimal effort.