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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.

Synonyms

  • Gin
  • Noose

Related Words

  • Snare (verb)

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.

Synonyms

  • Trap

Hypernyms

  • Design

Hyponyms

  • Speed Trap
  • Iron Trap

Related Words

  • Snare (verb)

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.

Synonyms

  • Snare Drum
  • Side Drum

Hypernyms

  • Drum
  • Tympan
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