SNARE

Snare ( n. ) - A contrivance, often consisting of a noose of cord, or the like, by which a bird or other animal may be entangled and caught; a trap; a gin.

Snare ( n. ) - An instrument, consisting usually of a wireloop or noose, for removing tumors, etc., by avulsion.

Snare ( n. ) - Hence, anything by which one is entangled and brought into trouble.

Snare ( n. ) - The gut or string stretched across the lower head of a drum.

Snare ( v. t. ) - To catch with a snare; to insnare; to entangle; hence, to bring into unexpected evil, perplexity, or danger.