1. Noun
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.
2. Noun
Hence, anything by which one is entangled and brought into trouble.
3. Noun
The gut or string stretched across the lower head of a drum.
4. Noun
An instrument, consisting usually of a wireloop or noose, for removing tumors, etc., by avulsion.
5. Verb
To catch with a snare; to insnare; to entangle; hence, to bring into unexpected evil, perplexity, or danger.
6. Noun
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares; "the exam was full of trap questions"; "it was all a snare and delusion"
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