To attract with bait; to entice.

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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