bait

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noun

  1. Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.

  2. Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.

  3. Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something

  4. A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.

verb

  1. To attract with bait; to entice.

  2. To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.

verb

  1. 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"

  2. To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.

  3. To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.

  4. (of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey.

  5. (of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.

verb

  1. To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.

adjective

  1. Obvious; blatant.

  2. Well-known; famous; renowned.