An unforeseen or unexpected difficulty.

ETYM as. sneara cord, a string.
1. A surgical instrument consisting of wire hoop that can be drawn tight around the base of polyps or small tumors to sever them; used especially in body cavities.
2. A trap for birds or small mammals; often has a noose; SYN. gin, noose.
3. Strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit. + prikaži više

1. Something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches one unawares; SYN. snare.
2. A device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned.
3. A U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas.
4. A device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters.
5. A light two-wheel carriage.
6. Informal terms for the mouth; SYN. hole, maw, yap. + prikaži više

ETYM Dutch trek a pull, or drawing, a trick, trekken to draw; akin to lg. trekken, Mid. High Germ. trecken, trechen, Dan. traekke, and OFries. trekka. Related to Track, Trachery, Trig, Trigger.
1. A cunning or deceitful action or device; SYN. fast one.
2. A period of work or duty.
3. An attempt to get one to do something foolish or imprudent. + prikaži više