caixa chata — meaning in English
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English meaning
- snare noun A trap, often a wire loop, used to catch animals.
Senses
caixa chata is used for these senses in English:
- snare (music) A set of stiff wires held under tension against the bottom head of a drum to create a rattling sound.
snare — full definition
- noun A trap, often a wire loop, used to catch animals.
- noun A trick or trap that catches someone in a difficult situation.
- noun Short for snare drum, a drum with wires stretched across its bottom head to give it a sharp rattle.
- verb To catch or trap, especially with a loop or trick.