snare

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literary

n. a situation that seems attractive but is actually a trap or a danger.

n. something that leads one into error, debt, or a difficult situation from which it is hard to escape.

“He fell into the snare of borrowing money he could never pay back.”

“The politician managed to avoid the snares laid by his opponents during the televised debate, refusing to be drawn into a personal argument.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Music Technical

n. the set of metal wires stretched across the bottom of a drum that make a rattling sound.

n. a set of gut or metal strings stretched across the lower head of a drum to produce a characteristic crisp, rattling timbre.

“The drummer adjusted the tension of the snare to get a sharper sound.”

“By loosening the snare, the percussionist achieved a deeper, more resonant tone suitable for the orchestral piece's somber opening.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Music

n. a small drum that makes a sharp, rattling sound when hit.

n. a small, cylindrical drum equipped with snares across the bottom head; a snare drum.

“The marching band started the parade with a steady beat on the snare.”

“The jazz drummer's intricate brushwork on the snare provided a subtle rhythmic foundation for the saxophone solo.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Medicine Technical

n. a wire loop used by doctors to remove small growths from the body.

n. a surgical instrument with a wire loop that can be tightened to remove polyps or other small tumours.

“The surgeon used a snare to safely remove the polyp during the procedure.”

“Advancements in endoscopic technology have allowed for the development of electrified snares that cauterize tissue as they remove it.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to catch an animal in a trap, or to catch a person by using a trick.

v. to catch or involve someone or something in or as if in a snare; to ensnare.

“The police managed to snare the thief after he tried to sell the stolen watch.”

“The company hoped to snare a larger share of the market by launching an aggressive new advertising campaign.”