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(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.

(2):

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

(3):

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

(4):

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

(5):

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

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Snare'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/snare.html. 1828.
 
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