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Definition of Bait
1. Noun. Anything that serves as an enticement.
Generic synonyms: Enticement, Temptation
Derivative terms: Hook, Hook, Lure, Sweeten
2. Verb. Harass with persistent criticism or carping. "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
Generic synonyms: Bemock, Mock
Specialized synonyms: Barrack, Flout, Gibe, Jeer, Scoff, Banter, Chaff, Jolly, Josh, Kid
Derivative terms: Razzing, Tantaliser, Tantalus, Tantalization, Tantalizer, Tantalus, Taunt, Taunting, Tease, Tease, Teaser, Teasing, Twit
3. Noun. Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed.
Specialized synonyms: Chum, Fish Lure, Fisherman's Lure, Ground Bait, Stool Pigeon
Generic synonyms: Device
Group relationships: Trap
Derivative terms: Decoy, Lure
4. Verb. Lure, entice, or entrap with bait.
5. Verb. Attack with dogs or set dogs upon.
Definition of Bait
1. n. Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.
2. v. t. To provoke and harass; esp., to harass or torment for sport; as, to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull.
3. 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.
4. v. i. To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
Definition of Bait
1. Noun. Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net. ¹
2. Noun. Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests. ¹
3. Noun. Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation. ¹
4. Noun. A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment. ¹
5. Noun. A light or hasty luncheon. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive) To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport. ¹
7. Verb. (transitive) To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass. ¹
8. Verb. (transitive now rare) To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey. ¹
9. Verb. (intransitive) Of a horse or other animal: to take food, especially during a journey. ¹
10. Verb. (transitive) To attract with bait; to entice. ¹
11. Verb. (transitive) To affix bait to a fishing hook or fishing line. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bait
1. to lure [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: lure
Medical Definition of Bait
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1. Any substance, especially. Food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.
2. Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
3. A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
4. A light or hasty luncheon.