Definition: a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
Similar words: trap
Definition: a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
Synonyms: snare
Definition: strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit
Similar words: string
Definition: a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed
Synonyms: snare
Definition: 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
Similar words: surgical instrument
Definition: a medical instrument used in surgery
Synonyms: snare, snare drum, side drum
Definition: a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head
Similar words: drum, tympan, membranophone
Definition: a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
Definition: something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
Usage: the exam was full of trap questions; it was all a snare and delusion
Definition: an arrangement scheme
Usage: the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult; it was an excellent design for living; a plan for seating guests
Definition: entice and trap
Usage: The car salesman had snared three potential customers
Similar words: lure, tempt, entice
Definition: provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
Usage: He lured me into temptation
Synonyms: snare, trammel, trap, ensnare, entrap
Definition: catch in or as if in a trap
Usage: The men trap foxes
Definition: capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
Usage: I caught a rabbit in the trap today