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SNARES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Snares.

How to pronounce snares:

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Snares - as a noun

Something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

Example: "The exam was full of trap questions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trap6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
design8plan6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
side drumsnare drum

A surgical instrument consisting of wire hoop that can be drawn tight around the base of polyps or small tumors to sever them; used especially in body cavities

Strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit

A trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gin4noose5

Snares - as a verb

Catch in or as if in a trap

Example: "The men trap foxes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ensnare7entrap8trammel11trap6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
capture11catch12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Entice and trap

Example: "The car salesman had snared three potential customers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hook11

Example Sentences

"The hunter set several snares to catch rabbits in the forest."
"The trapper carefully placed snares along the animal trails."
"The bushmen used primitive snares to catch small game for food."
"The poacher laid out snares to capture endangered birds."
"The drum set had a variety of cymbals, toms, and snares."
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Word Game Points

Is SNARES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, snares is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SNARES has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is SNARES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, snares is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SNARES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is SNARES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, snares is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SNARES has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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