snare

Example Sentences

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Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come.

From Literature

The left-armer snared three wickets in a dramatic over to flip the game on its head as the hosts were skittled for 116 with three balls to spare.

From Barron's

In the Republic of Ireland glue traps are not part of the registered traps and snares that can be used in a legal manner under the Wildlife Act.

From BBC

“Additionally, because concertina coils are rigid and stay under tension, they don’t ‘sag’ or create the loose, invisible snares that single-strand wires often do over time, which helps reduce the risk of accidental wildlife entanglement.”

From Los Angeles Times

Rather, she’s snared Millie in a trap while desperately trying to wriggle free from one herself.

From Salon