Definition of bait

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Bait (v. i.) Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net..

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Jig :: "Jig (n.) A trolling bait, consisting of a bright spoon and a hook attached..
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..
Bait :: Bait (v. t.) To give a portion of food and drink to, upon the road; as, to bait horses..
Fly-fish :: Fly-fish (v. i.) To angle, using flies for bait..
Bearhound :: Bearhound (n.) A hound for baiting or hunting bears.
Bait :: Bait (v. i.) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment of one's self or one's beasts, on a journey..
Inescation :: Inescation (n.) The act of baiting; allurement.
Bait :: Bait (v. i.) Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
Vent :: Vent (n.) A baiting place; an inn.
Bob :: Bob (n.) A knot of worms, or of rags, on a string, used in angling, as for eels; formerly, a worm suitable for bait..
Bait :: Bait (v. i.) Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net..
Cadbait :: Cadbait (n.) See Caddice.
Hippe :: Hippe (n.) A genus of marine decapod crustaceans, which burrow rapidly in the sand by pushing themselves backward; -- called also bait bug. See Illust. under Anomura..
Gentle :: Gentle (n.) A dipterous larva used as fish bait.
Loligo :: Loligo (n.) A genus of cephalopods, including numerous species of squids, common on the coasts of America and Europe. They are much used for fish bait..
Bait :: Bait (v. t.) To furnish or cover with bait, as a trap or hook..
Ten-pounder :: Ten-pounder (n.) A large oceanic fish (Elops saurus) found in the tropical parts of all the oceans. It is used chiefly for bait.
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..
Badger :: Badger (v. t.) To tease or annoy, as a badger when baited; to worry or irritate persistently..
Slate :: Slate (v. t.) To set a dog upon; to bait; to slat. See 2d Slat, 3..
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