bait

Definitions

1. 1intransitive verb

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

2. 2intransitive verb

   Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.

3. 3intransitive verb

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

4. 4intransitive verb

   A light or hasty luncheon.

5. 5transitive verb

   To provoke and harass; esp., to harass or torment for sport; as, to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull.

6. 6transitive verb

   To give a portion of food and drink to, upon the road; as, to bait horses.

7. 7transitive verb

   To furnish or cover with bait, as a trap or hook.

8. 8intransitive verb

   To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment of one's self or one's beasts, on a journey.

9. 9intransitive verb

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

10. 10noun

    something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

    Synonyms

    decoylure
11. 11noun

    anything that serves as an enticement

    Synonyms

    hookluresweetener
12. 12verb

    harass with persistent criticism or carping

    "The children teased the new teacher"

    "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"

    Synonyms

    codragrallyrazzridetantalisetantalizetauntteasetwit
13. 13verb

    attack with dogs or set dogs upon

14. 14verb

    lure, entice, or entrap with bait