ensnare [ɪnˈsnɛəʳ]
ensnare
ensnare(
ehn
-
snehr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (general)
Like flypaper, the sundew's leaves are covered in a sticky substance that it uses to ensare its prey.Como un papel matamoscas, las hojas del rocío del sol están cubiertas con una sustancia pegajosa que usa para atrapar a su presa.
The investigation meant to ensnare his rival eventually took him down too.La investigación destinada a atrapar a su rival terminó acabando con él también.
ensnaretransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (animal, criminal)
a. capturar
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