snare — A trap for catching birds or animals, typically consisting of a noose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A trap for catching birds or animals, typically consisting of a noose
Pronunciation (IPA): /sneər/
Korean meaning: 새나 동물을 잡는 덫, 올가미
Korean pronunciation: **스**네어
Example Sentences
- The detective realized the mysterious invitation was a snare to lure him into danger.
- My grandmother's chocolate cake is a snare I can never escape from.
- The poacher was arrested for setting illegal snares in the national park.
snare
NOUN//sneər//
A trap for catching birds or animals, typically consisting of a noose
A trap for catching birds or animals, typically consisting of a noose
He checked his snare with care, finding it thankfully bare.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 북유럽어에서 유래된 단어로, 원래 '밧줄'이나 '끈'을 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 동물을 잡는 올가미를 지칭하게 되었고, 현재는 비유적으로 '함정'의 의미로도 사용됩니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The detective realized the mysterious invitation was a snare to lure him into danger.”
“My grandmother's chocolate cake is a snare I can never escape from.”
“The poacher was arrested for setting illegal snares in the national park.”
“Social media can become a snare that traps people in endless scrolling.”
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