2snare verb
snares; snared; snar·ing [+ obj] 1 a : to catch (an animal) in a snare
▪ They caught fish and snared seabirds. — often used figuratively ▪ Police snared the thief outside the bank.
b : to cause (something) to become caught in something (such as a net or trap)
▪ Unfortunately, the nets also snare turtles. — usually used as (be/get) snared ▪ Thousands of turtles get snared [=ensnared] in the nets each year. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ another politician snared [=caught, entangled] in another scandal 2 : to win or get (something) by skillful action or good luck
▪ I was lucky enough to snare [=(more commonly) snag] a job with a good salary and benefits. ▪ They snared first place in the contest. ▪ trying to snare business from competitors 3 US, sports : to catch (a thrown or hit ball) usually by jumping
▪ The shortstop snared a high throw from the outfield.
▪ They caught fish and snared seabirds. — often used figuratively ▪ Police snared the thief outside the bank.
b : to cause (something) to become caught in something (such as a net or trap)
▪ Unfortunately, the nets also snare turtles. — usually used as (be/get) snared ▪ Thousands of turtles get snared [=ensnared] in the nets each year. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ another politician snared [=caught, entangled] in another scandal
▪ I was lucky enough to snare [=(more commonly) snag] a job with a good salary and benefits. ▪ They snared first place in the contest. ▪ trying to snare business from competitors
▪ The shortstop snared a high throw from the outfield.
