snare

1. n. A contrivance, often consisting of a noose of cord, or the like, by which a bird or other animal may be entangled and caught; a trap; a gin. Source: opted

2. n. Hence, anything by which one is entangled and brought into trouble. Source: opted

3. n. The gut or string stretched across the lower head of a drum. Source: opted

4. n. An instrument, consisting usually of a wireloop or noose, for removing tumors, etc., by avulsion. Source: opted

5. v. t. To catch with a snare; to insnare; to entangle; hence, to bring into unexpected evil, perplexity, or danger. Source: opted

6. n. something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares Source: wordnet

7. n. a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head Source: wordnet

8. n. 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 Source: wordnet

9. n. strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit Source: wordnet

10. n. a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose Source: wordnet

11. v. catch in or as if in a trap Source: wordnet

12. v. entice and trap Source: wordnet

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