Sekirov Dictionary

bait

/beɪt/

noun11

  1. food put somewhere to make fish or animals come close so that they can be caught
  2. Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something.
  3. Something that lures or entices a specified group.
  4. (vulgar) Someone that attracts or entices a specified sex act being done to them.
  5. (Internet) A post intended to elicit a, usually strong or negative, reaction from others.
  6. Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
  7. A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
  8. A packed lunch - the bite to eat a worker took with them to eat.
  9. A small meal taken mid-morning while farming.
  10. (Northern-England) A miner's packed meal.
  11. A light or hasty luncheon.

verb10

  1. To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
  2. To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
  3. To lay baits in an environment to control pest species.
  4. To target a pest species by laying baits.
  5. To attract with bait; to entice.
  6. To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.
  7. Of a horse or other animal: to take food, especially during a journey.
  8. (of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.
  9. (no longer used) To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.
  10. (no longer used) To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
    • Kites that baite and beate. — 1590

adjective2

  1. (slang) Obvious; blatant.
  2. (slang) Well-known; famous; renowned.
forms

baited · baiting · baiteth · baits · baitest · baiter · baitest

Phrases with bait

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