bait
bait has 14 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 4.
Definitions
- v. i.. Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.
- v. i.. Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
- v. i.. A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
- v. i.. A light or hasty luncheon.
- v. t.. To provoke and harass; esp., to harass or torment for sport; as, to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull.
- v. t.. To give a portion of food and drink to, upon the road; as, to bait horses.
- v. t.. To furnish or cover with bait, as a trap or hook.
- v. i.. To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment of one's self or one's beasts, on a journey.
- v. i.. To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
- n.. something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
- n.. anything that serves as an enticement
- v.. harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"