Meaning Of Snare

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.

n.

Hence, anything by which one is entangled and brought into trouble.

n.

The gut or string stretched across the lower head of a drum.

n.

An instrument, consisting usually of a wireloop or noose, for removing tumors, etc., by avulsion.

v. t.

To catch with a snare; to insnare; to entangle; hence, to bring into unexpected evil, perplexity, or danger.