<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A device, often consisting of a noose, for capturing small game.</li><li>Anything serving to entrap or entangle unawares; trap.</li><li>Synonyms: pitfall, net.</li><li>Surgery: A wire noose for removing tumors or the like by the roots or at the base.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object)<ul><li>Snared, snaring: To catch with a snare; entangle.</li><li>To catch or involve by trickery or wile: To snare her into going.</li></ul></li></ul>