Bait
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Pronunciation
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Noun
Bait (plural Baits)
- Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
- Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
- A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
- A light or hasty luncheon.
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Translations
substance used in catching fish
anything which allures
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Derived terms
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Verb
to bait (third-person singular simple present baits, present participle baiting, simple past baited, past participle baited)
- To attract fish or other animal in order to catch them
- The act to worry or torment a chained or confined animal by setting dogs upon it for sport.
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Usage note
Not to be confused with bate, particularly in the expression "with baited breath": this means your breath smells of fish, when you meant to say you were holding your breath.
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