4. (Med.) An instrument, consisting usually of a wireloop or noose, for
removing tumors, etc., by avulsion.
Snare drum, the smaller common military drum, as distinguished from the
bass drum; -- so called because (in order to render it more resonant)
it has stretched across its lower head a catgut string or strings.
Snare, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Snared (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Snaring.] To
catch with a snare; to insnare; to entangle; hence, to bring into
unexpected evil, perplexity, or danger.
Lest that too heavenly form . . . snare them.
Milton.
The mournful crocodile With sorrow snares relenting passengers.
Shak.
Snar"er (?), n. One who lays snares, or entraps.
Snarl (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Snarled (?); p. pr. & vvb. n. Snarling.]
[Etymol. uncertain.] To form raised work upon the outer surface of
(thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner
surface.
Snarl, v. t. [From Snare, v. t.] 1. To entangle; to complicate; to
involve in knots; as, to snarl a skein of thread. "Her snarled hair."
Spenser.