noun🔗ShareKöderAny substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net."The fisherman carefully chose different baits to attract various kinds of fish. "Der Fischer wählte sorgfältig verschiedene Köder aus, um verschiedene Fischarten anzulocken.foodanimalfishagriculturenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGiftköderFood containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests."The farmer set out baits containing rat poison to protect his grain storage. "Der Bauer legte Giftköder aus, die Rattengift enthielten, um seine Getreidelager zu schützen.animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKöder, LockmittelAnything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something"The teacher used a challenging but interesting problem as bait to encourage the students to study harder. "Der Lehrer benutzte ein herausforderndes, aber interessantes Problem als Köder, um die Schüler zu ermutigen, fleißiger zu lernen.animalfishnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProviant, Wegzehrung, RastA portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment."The hikers enjoyed their midday bait, a picnic lunch, before continuing the climb. "Die Wanderer genossen ihren Mittags-Proviant, ein Picknick, bevor sie den Aufstieg fortsetzten.fooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareködern, anlockenTo attract with bait; to entice."The salesman baited the customer with a low price to get them into the store. "Der Verkäufer köderte den Kunden mit einem niedrigen Preis, um ihn in den Laden zu locken.animalfishactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBeködern, Köder anbringenTo affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line."He carefully baits the hook with a worm before casting his line into the lake. "Er beködert den Haken sorgfältig mit einem Wurm, bevor er seine Schnur in den See auswirft.animalfishagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHetzen, aufhetzenTo set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport."to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull"Einen Bären mit Hunden hetzen; einen Stier hetzenanimalsportactioninhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÄrgern, quälen, reizenTo intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass."The older brother often baits his younger sister by hiding her toys and then teasing her about it. "Der ältere Bruder ärgert seine jüngere Schwester oft, indem er ihre Spielsachen versteckt und sie dann damit reizt.actionattitudehumaninhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFüttern und tränkenTo feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey."The farmer meticulously baits his work horses before the long trek to market. "Der Bauer füttert und tränkt seine Arbeitspferde vor dem langen Weg zum Markt sorgfältig.animalfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFressen, äsen(of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey."The weary traveler's horse bailed frequently on the long trek, needing to stop and eat along the way. "Das Pferd des müden Reisenden fraß häufig auf der langen Reise und musste unterwegs anhalten und fressen.animalfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRasten, sich erfrischen(of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey."After walking for three hours, the hikers baited at a small stream before continuing their climb. "Nachdem die Wanderer drei Stunden gelaufen waren, rasteten sie an einem kleinen Bach, bevor sie ihren Aufstieg fortsetzten.fooddrinkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit den Flügeln schlagen, flatternTo flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey."The hummingbird baits near the feeder, waiting for a chance to drink the sugary water. "Der Kolibri flattert in der Nähe des Futterautomaten und wartet auf eine Gelegenheit, das zuckerhaltige Wasser zu trinken.animalbirdactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
