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Definition snare in British English

snare noun

[countable] noun
/sneə(r)/
1

a piece of equipment used for catching an animal. It consists of a wire or rope that is pulled tightly round the animal.

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2

a trick that catches someone and keeps them in an unpleasant situation

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Definition snare in British English