1. (noun)snare, gin, noose a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose Synonyms: trap, gin rummy, noose, running noose, cotton gin, snare drum, slip noose, side drum, snare, gin, knock rummy
2. (verb)noose, running noose, slip noose a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled Synonyms: running noose, gin, noose, slip noose, snare