Definition of bait

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Bait (v. i.) Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.

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Cynarctomachy :: Cynarctomachy (n.) Bear baiting with a dog.
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..
Bait :: Bait (v. i.) Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
Dap :: Dap (v. i.) To drop the bait gently on the surface of the water.
Lant :: Lant (n.) Any one of several species of small, slender, marine fishes of the genus Ammedytes. The common European species (A. tobianus) and the American species (A. Americanus) live on sandy shores, buried in the sand, and are caught in large quantities for bait. Called also launce, and sand eel..
Bait :: Bait (v. i.) To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey..
Bait :: Bait (v. t.) To furnish or cover with bait, as a trap or hook..
Tole :: Tole (v. t.) To draw, or cause to follow, by displaying something pleasing or desirable; to allure by some bait..
Fly-fish :: Fly-fish (v. i.) To angle, using flies for bait..
Bait :: Bait (v. i.) A light or hasty luncheon.
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..
Badgerer :: Badgerer (n.) A kind of dog used in badger baiting.
Chum :: Chum (n.) Chopped pieces of fish used as bait.
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..
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..
Bait :: Bait (v. t.) To give a portion of food and drink to, upon the road; as, to bait horses..
Inescate :: Inescate (v. t.) To allure; to lay a bait for.
Decoy :: Decoy (n.) Anything intended to lead into a snare; a lure that deceives and misleads into danger, or into the power of an enemy; a bait..
Cunner :: Cunner (n.) A small edible fish of the Atlantic coast (Ctenolabrus adspersus); -- called also chogset, burgall, blue perch, and bait stealer..
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..
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