prender

prenˈder

Definitions

1. verb

to catch or take something, especially fish or game, in a trap or by surprise

“The hunters tried to prender the deer in the forest.”

2. noun

a trap for catching fish or game

“The prender was baited with a juicy worm.”

3. verb

to capture or take control of something or someone

“The police tried to prender the suspect in the bank robbery.”

Synonyms

  • catch
  • snare
  • trap

Antonyms

  • escape
  • release