Definition

A person who sets traps to catch animals or to catch someone in a difficult situation.

Example

The snarer carefully placed the traps in the forest to catch rabbits.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new nature documentary on animal traps?

Yeah, they mentioned a snarer who sets clever traps for catching animals.

I find it fascinating how skilled a snarer must be to do that safely.

Absolutely! It's impressive to see their techniques in action.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Snarer → It is formed from "snare" (from Old English "snear", meaning to trap or catch) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A snarer is a person who traps or catches something, typically animals.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'traps' ('snare') animals — the '-er' just means a person. A snarer is someone who catches or traps.

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