softsnare
nounUK /ˈsɒft.sneə/
US /ˈsɔft.snɛr/
A softsnare is a gentle trap that catches things without hurting them.
The rabbit hopped into the softsnare and waited calmly until the farmer let it go.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A quiet drum sound made by lightly hitting a snare drum.
The drummer ended the song with a softsnare that faded into silence.
3. A mild trick that surprises someone in a playful way.
Her little softsnare was hiding his shoes as a joke.
4. A slow, gentle way of catching a runaway pet.
They used a softsnare made of rope to lead the puppy back home.