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Entice :: Entice (v. t.) To draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to attract; as, the bait enticed the fishes. Often in a bad sense: To lead astray; to induce to evil; to tempt; as, the sirens enticed them to listen..

Baited :: Baited (imp. & p. p.) of Bai.

Polewig :: Polewig (n.) The European spotted goby (Gobius minutus); -- called also pollybait.

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

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..

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

Bite :: Bite (v. i.) To take a bait into the mouth, as a fish does; hence, to take a tempting offer..

Vent :: Vent (n.) A baiting place; an inn.

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

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..

Pearlfish :: Pearlfish (n.) Any fish whose scales yield a pearl-like pigment used in manufacturing artificial pearls, as the bleak, and whitebait..

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

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

Caddis :: Caddis (n.) The larva of a caddice fly. These larvae generally live in cylindrical cases, open at each end, and covered externally with pieces of broken shells, gravel, bits of wood, etc. They are a favorite bait with anglers. Called also caddice worm, or caddis worm..

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

Sniggle :: Sniggle (v. i.) To fish for eels by thrusting the baited hook into their holes or hiding places.

Baiting :: Baiting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bai.

Shrape :: Shrape (n.) A place baited with chaff to entice birds.

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.

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..

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