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Bait
01
anything that serves as an enticement
02
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
to bait
01
to provoke or tease someone persistently with criticism or mocking remarks
Transitive: to bait sb
02
to deliberately torment or harass a trapped or restrained animal, often by letting dogs attack it
Transitive: to bait an animal
03
to place food or other attractants on a hook, trap, or net to lure fish or animals as prey
Transitive: to bait a trap or hook with food
bait
n
Example
The fisherman skillfully hooked the bait onto the fishing line.
He uses a special bait for fishing.
He used bread as bait to catch the elusive bleak.
The jaws of the trap closed around the bait, trapping the unsuspecting rodent.
The shark snapped at the bait, causing the fishing line to go taut with tension.
