"snarer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: snarers [plural]
Rhymes: -ɛəɹə(ɹ) Etymology: From snare + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|snare|er}} snare + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} snarer (plural snarers)
  1. A person who catches animals with a snare.
    Sense id: en-snarer-en-noun-hPkShudQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er: 57 43 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 48 52 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 58 42
  2. One who snares or entraps others.
    Sense id: en-snarer-en-noun-BX4RnMTq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 48 52

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