bait
Definition
- n. anything that serves as an enticement
- n. something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
- v. lure, entice, or entrap with bait
- v. attack with dogs or set dogs upon
Word forms
- Present participle
- baiting
- Past participle
- baited
- Past tense
- baited
- Third person singular
- baits
Example sentences
n.
The fisherman used worms as bait to catch the fish.
vt.
He tried to bait his friend into a fight by making fun of him.
vi.
They decided to bait for a while during their long hike.