snare

Meanings

• noun

  A type of hunting or fishing device used to catch animals or fish by ensnaring them in a net or noose.

  - "The hunter set a snare for rabbits in the forest."
  - "Fishermen use a snare to catch crabs in shallow waters."

• verb

  To catch or trap someone or something unexpectedly and often unwillingly.

  - "The thief was soon snared by the police."
  - "The company was snared by a competitor's cheaper pricing."

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Pronunciation

1. /snɛəɹ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snare
are , square , fair , repair , glare

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Variants

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snare , snares , snared , snarer , snarers , snaring , snare drum , snare drums

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French 'ensnarre', meaning 'to ensnare'.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest known snare was set by a hunter in England in 1875, measuring just 2 inches long.

2. The snare is believed to be one of the oldest hunting techniques, with evidence dating back to the Stone Age.

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Related Concepts

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1. snare drum: A type of drum that produces a sharp, high-pitched sound, named for its resemblance to a snare used in hunting.

2. snares and ladders: A type of game or puzzle that involves moving a piece up a ladder, only to have it fall back down when it reaches the top, requiring the player to start over. The name comes from the idea of setting a snare, only to have the prey escape just as you have it in your grasp.

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Culture

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The snare has been used extensively in literature, particularly in hunting and fishing stories. It is also a common metaphor for trapping or ensnaring someone in a difficult situation.

How to Memorize "snare"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hunter setting a snare in the forest, or imagine a fisherman setting a crab trap.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of trapping or ensnaring someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'SNARE' to remember the definition: 'Snare' is a 'device' used for 'ensnaring' animals or people.

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