snare snare /ˈsnɛr/

noun

1. () Something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares  ( snare , trap )
   something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
    The exam was full of trap questions
   the exam was full of trap questions
    It was all a snare and delusion
   it was all a snare and delusion
   
2. A trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose  ( gin , noose , snare )
   a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
   
3. Strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit  ( snare )
   strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit
   
4. 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  ( snare )
   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
   
5. A small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head  ( side drum , snare , snare drum )
   a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head
    The snare drum provided a steady beat for the orchestra's music
   The snare drum provided a steady beat for the orchestra's music
   
   

verb

1. () (hunting) catch in or as if in a trap  ( ensnare , entrap , trammel , snare , trap )
   (hunting) catch in or as if in a trap
    The men trap foxes
   The men trap foxes
   
2. Entice and trap  ( hook [Informal] , snare )
   entice and trap
    The car salesman had snared three potential customers
   The car salesman had snared three potential customers