Snare (Noun)
Meaning 1
A surgical instrument consisting of wire hoop that can be drawn tight around the base of polyps or small tumors to sever them; used especially in body cavities.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor carefully inserted the snare into the patient's colon to remove the precancerous polyp.
- A snare was used to excise the small tumor from the patient's bladder during the cystoscopy procedure.
- The surgeon's skilled hands guided the snare through the endoscope to capture the polyp in the patient's stomach.
- The snare was tightened around the base of the tumor to cut off its blood supply before its removal.
- During the procedure, the doctor used a snare to remove several small polyps from the patient's intestinal lining.
Meaning 2
A trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hunter carefully set the snare in the underbrush, hoping to catch a rabbit for dinner.
- The park ranger warned hikers to be careful not to trigger the snare that had been set by a poacher.
- The trapper checked his snare regularly, but so far, he had caught only a few pesky squirrels.
- The conservation biologist was studying the use of snares by indigenous peoples to hunt small game.
- The wildlife rehabilitator carefully approached the injured fox, which had been caught in a snare and was struggling to free itself.
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Meaning 3
Something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares; "the exam was full of trap questions"; "it was all a snare and delusion".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The high-interest loan was a snare that left many people deeply in debt.
- The company's promise of easy wealth turned out to be a snare that ruined many investors.
- She was lured by the snare of fame and ended up sacrificing her personal relationships.
- The beautiful golden ornament was a snare that distracted the foolish knight from his true quest.
- The free trial offer was a snare that subscribed many users to an unwanted service.
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Meaning 4
Strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The snare on the drummer's snare drum cracked loudly as he struck it with his stick.
- She carefully adjusted the snare on her drum to achieve the perfect tone.
- The vibrations of the snare resonated through the air as the drummer crashed away.
- Dirt and debris accumulated on the snare, muddying its sound and requiring a cleaning.
- Tightening the snare strings brought out the crisp, crackling sound the drummer was looking for.
Meaning 5
A small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The drummer's skilled hands danced across the surface of the snare, creating a series of sharp, crisp beats.
- As I walked onto the stage, the sound of the snare echo through the microphone, setting the tone for the rest of the performance.
- With a flick of his wrist, the drummer brought his stick crashing down onto the snare, sending shockwaves through the crowd.
- The tuning of the snare was off, producing a dull, metallic ring that clashed with the rest of the music.
- She adjusted the tension of the snare, feeling for the perfect balance that would give her drumming the clarity and definition she was looking for.