Meaning of the word snare in English

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snare

US /sner/
UK /sneər/

Noun

1.

a trap for catching birds or animals, typically one having a noose of wire or cord

Example:
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
He was caught in a legal snare.
2.

a set of rattling strings or wires stretched across the bottom of a snare drum

Example:
The drummer adjusted the snare on his drum.
The crisp sound of the snare cut through the music.

Verb

catch (an animal) in a snare

Example:
The poacher tried to snare deer in the forest.
He was snared by her charm.
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