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SNARE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Snare.

How to pronounce snare:

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Snare - as a noun

Something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

Example: "The exam was full of trap questions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
designplan
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
side drumsnare drum

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

Strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit

A trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ginnoose

Snare - as a verb

Catch in or as if in a trap

Example: "The men trap foxes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ensnareentraptrammeltrap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
capturecatch
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Entice and trap

Example: "The car salesman had snared three potential customers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hook

Example Sentences

"The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits."
"The drummer tightened the snare of his drum."
"The spider wove a intricate snare to catch its prey."
"The police set up a snare to capture the fugitive."
"He fell into the snare of addiction."
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Word Game Points

Is SNARE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, snare is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SNARE has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is SNARE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, snare is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SNARE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is SNARE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, snare is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SNARE has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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