snare Meaning & Definition
What Does Snare Mean?
As a noun, snare means A trap (especially one made from a loop of wire, string, or leather). It is also used to mean A mental or psychological trap. As a verb, it means To catch or hold, especially with a loop.
Snare in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //snɛ(ə)ɹ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | trap, ensnare and entrap |
| Plural | snares |
| Verb forms | snares, snaring, snared |
Snare Definition (Noun)
- A trap (especially one made from a loop of wire, string, or leather).
- A mental or psychological trap.
- A loop of cord used in obstetric cases, to hold or to pull a fetus from the mother animal.
- A similar looped instrument formerly used to remove tumours etc.
- A set of stiff wires held under tension against the bottom head of a drum to create a rattling sound.
- A snare drum.
Snare as a Verb
- To catch or hold, especially with a loop.
- To ensnare.
- To play (a snare drum, or a beat on or as if on a snare drum).
Noun
- A set of stiff wires held under tension against the lower skin of a drum to create a rattling sound.
Synonyms of Snare
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Snare in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
snare (plural snares)
snare (third-person singular simple present snares, present participle snaring, simple past and past participle snared)
Words That Rhyme With Snare
Origin of Snare
From Middle English snare, from Old English sneare (“snare, noose”), from Proto-West Germanic *snarhā, from Proto-Germanic *snarhǭ (“a sling; loop; noose”). Cognate with Old Norse snara. Also related to German Schnur and Dutch snaar, snoer.
Snare Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of snare is //snɛ(ə)ɹ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Snare
Is snare a noun or a verb?
Snare is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for snare?
You can replace snare with words such as trap, ensnare and entrap. See the full list of snare synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of snare?
The plural of snare is snares.
What is the past tense of snare?
The past tense of snare is snared. The present participle is snaring.