snare

A noun referring to a trap or device used for catching animals, or something that entangles or deceives someone.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее ловушку или устройство для поимки животных, а также то, что запутывает или обманывает кого-либо.esSustantivo que designa un dispositivo o trampa para capturar animales, así como algo que enreda, atrapa o engaña a alguien.frNom désignant un piège pour capturer des animaux, ainsi que toute chose qui emprisonne ou trompe quelqu'un.deSubstantiv, das eine Falle oder Vorrichtung zum Fangen von Tieren bezeichnet, sowie etwas, das jemanden in die Irre führt oder täuscht.ptSubstantivo que designa uma armadilha ou dispositivo para capturar animais, bem como algo que enreda, confunde ou engana alguém.zh名词，指捕捉动物用的陷阱或装置，也指使人上当受骗或陷入困境的事物。arاسم يدل على فخ أو أداة تُستخدم للإيقاع بالحيوانات، وعلى ما يُوقع الإنسان في حبائل الخداع أو التوريط.

1. Deceptive trap B2 formal

   Something that is deceptively attractive and catches you off guard.

   • The offer of easy money turned out to be a snare.
   • He fell into the snare of a fraudulent investment scheme.
   • Beware of the snares of social media addiction.

   ruЛовушкаesTrampa engañosafrPiège trompeurdeFalleptArmadilhazh陷阱arفخ خادع

   同义词: baitbooby trapdecoyenticementlurepitfalltrap

2. Musical instrument B1 formal art

   A small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head, producing a rattling sound.

   • The drummer played a crisp rhythm on the snare.
   • The snare is a key part of a marching band.
   • He tuned the snare drum before the concert.

   ruМалый барабанesRedoblantefrCaisse clairedekleine TrommelptCaixazh小军鼓arطبل صغير

   同义词: side drumsnare drum

3. Surgical instrument C1 formal medical

   A surgical instrument consisting of a wire hoop that can be drawn tight around the base of polyps or small tumors to sever them, used especially in body cavities.

   • The surgeon used a snare to remove the polyp.
   • A snare is often employed in endoscopic procedures.
   • The doctor carefully tightened the snare around the tumor.

   ruХирургическая петляesAsa de resección (quirúrgica)franse chirurgicaledeSchlinginstrumentptAlça cirúrgicazh外科圈套器arعروة جراحية

4. Drum part B2 formal art

   Strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum that make a rattling sound when the drum is hit.

   • The snare wires vibrate to produce a distinctive sound.
   • He adjusted the tension of the snare for a sharper tone.
   • The rattling of the snare added texture to the music.

   ruСтруны малого барабанаesbordón de la cajafrTimbre de caisse clairedeSchnarrsaitenptesteira da caixazh响弦arأوتار الطبل الصغير

5. Animal trap B1 formal

   A trap for birds or small mammals, often having a slip noose.

   • The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
   • A snare is an effective but cruel method of trapping.
   • The bird was caught in a snare hidden in the bushes.

   ruЛовушкаesTrampa de lazofrPiège à lacet pour animauxdeFalleptArmadilhazh陷阱arفخ الحيوانات

   同义词: ginnetnoosetrap

• snares plural form
• snares' possessive plural form
• snare's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to catch or trap something, often using a snare, or to obtain something in a clever or deceptive way.

ruГлагол, означающий поймать или заманить что-либо в ловушку, часто с помощью силка, или получить что-либо хитрым или обманным путём.esVerbo que significa atrapar o capturar algo en una trampa, a menudo con un lazo o trampa de cuerda, u obtener algo por medios astutos o engañosos.frVerbe signifiant attraper ou piéger quelque chose, souvent à l'aide d'un collet, ou obtenir quelque chose par la ruse ou la tromperie.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas mit einer Falle oder Schlinge zu fangen oder es listig bzw. betrügerisch in die Falle zu locken oder zu erlangen.ptVerbo que significa capturar ou atrair algo para uma armadilha, frequentemente com um laço ou rede, ou obter algo por meio de astúcia ou engano.zh动词，指用圈套或陷阱捕捉某物，通常用绳套；也指用狡猾或欺骗的手段获取某物。arفعل يعني الإمساك بشيء أو أوقعه في فخ، غالبًا بواسطة حبالة أو شرك، أو الحصول عليه بمكر أو خداع.

1. Catch in a trap B2 formal

   To capture or trap something, especially an animal, using a snare or similar device.

   • The hunter snared a rabbit in the forest.
   • Poachers often snare wild animals illegally.
   • He carefully set the wire to snare the fox.

   ruПоймать в ловушкуesCapturar con trampafrPrendre au piègedeIn einer Falle fangenptPegar em armadilhazh用陷阱捕捉arالوقوع في فخ

   同义词: bagcapturecatchensnareentrapnettrap

   反义词: freeliberaterelease

2. Entice and trap B2 formal

   To lure someone into a situation that is difficult to escape from, often by deception.

   • The scammer snared his victims with promises of easy money.
   • She was snared by his charming words and false promises.
   • The detective snared the criminal with a clever ruse.

   ruЗаманить и пойматьesEngañar y atraparfrAttirer et piégerdeKödeln und FangenptAtrair e prenderzh诱捕arالإيقاع والإمساك

   同义词: baitdecoyensnareenticeentrapinveigleluretrap

   反义词: freeliberaterelease

• snared past participle
• snared past simple
• snaring present participle
• snares third person singular