Definition & Meaning of "bait"

Bait

anything that serves as an enticement

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

to bait

to provoke or tease someone persistently with criticism or mocking remarks

attack with dogs or set dogs upon

lure, entice, or entrap with bait

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.

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