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Tole :: Tole (v. t.) To draw, or cause to follow, by displaying something pleasing or desirable; to allure by some bait..

Inescation :: Inescation (n.) The act of baiting; allurement.

Bug :: Bug (n.) One of certain kinds of Crustacea; as, the sow bug; pill bug; bait bug; salve bug, etc..

Spoon :: Spoon (n.) Anything which resembles a spoon in shape; esp. (Fishing), a spoon bait..

Sarabaite :: Sarabaite (n.) One of certain vagrant or heretical Oriental monks in the early church.

Kibblings :: Kibblings (n. pl.) Portions of small fish used for bait on the banks of Newfoundland.

Allure :: Allure (v. t.) To attempt to draw; to tempt by a lure or bait, that is, by the offer of some good, real or apparent; to invite by something flattering or acceptable; to entice; to attract..

Lugworm :: Lugworm (n.) A large marine annelid (Arenicola marina) having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back. It is found burrowing in sandy beaches, both in America and Europe, and is used for bait by European fishermen. Called also lobworm, and baitworm..

Float :: Float (v. i.) The cork or quill used in angling, to support the bait line, and indicate the bite of a fish..

Baiter :: Baiter (n.) One who baits; a tormentor.

Hook :: Hook (v. t.) To catch or fasten with a hook or hooks; to seize, capture, or hold, as with a hook, esp. with a disguised or baited hook; hence, to secure by allurement or artifice; to entrap; to catch; as, to hook a dress; to hook a trout..

Mallotus :: Mallotus (n.) A genus of small Arctic fishes. One American species, the capelin (Mallotus villosus), is extensively used as bait for cod..

Nibble :: Nibble (v. t.) To bite upon something gently or cautiously; to eat a little of a thing, as by taking small bits cautiously; as, fishes nibble at the bait..

Ligger :: Ligger (n.) A baited line attached to a float, for night fishing. See Leger, a..

Rise :: Rise (v.) To move from a lower position to a higher; to ascend; to mount up. Specifically: -- (a) To go upward by walking, climbing, flying, or any other voluntary motion; as, a bird rises in the air; a fish rises to the bait..

Bulldog :: Bulldog (n.) A variety of dog, of remarkable ferocity, courage, and tenacity of grip; -- so named, probably, from being formerly employed in baiting bulls..

Cadbait :: Cadbait (n.) See Caddice.

Hellgramite :: Hellgramite (n.) The aquatic larva of a large American winged insect (Corydalus cornutus), much used a fish bait by anglers; the dobson. It belongs to the Neuroptera..

Lure :: Lure (n.) A contrivance somewhat resembling a bird, and often baited with raw meat; -- used by falconers in recalling hawks..

Bait :: Bait (v. t.) To give a portion of food and drink to, upon the road; as, to bait horses..

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