bait
/beɪt/noun
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Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
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Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
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Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
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A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
verb
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To attract with bait; to entice.
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To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
verb
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To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.
"to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull"
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To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
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To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.
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(of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey.
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(of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.
verb
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To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
adjective
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Obvious; blatant.
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Well-known; famous; renowned.