mildsnare
nounUK /ˈmaɪld.sneə/
US /ˈmaɪld.sner/
A mildsnare is a gentle trap that catches things softly.
The rabbit hopped into the mildsnare and was caught without getting hurt.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A trick that is easy to notice and does not cause harm.
The puzzle was a mildsnare that only fooled the youngest players.
3. A small, harmless problem that slows you down.
The traffic jam was just a mildsnare on our trip to the beach.
4. A soft, quiet sound used to attract animals.
The hunter used a mildsnare to call the birds closer.