nounπShareAny substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net."The fisherman used worms as bait to attract the fish. "foodanimalfishagriculturenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFood containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests."The farmer spread the bait around the barn to get rid of the rats. "animalfoodnatureagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something"The free pizza was bait to get students to attend the club meeting. "animalfishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment."The family took a bait at the roadside cafe during their long car trip. "fooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attract with bait; to entice."The fisherman tried to bait the fish with a worm on his hook. "actionanimalfishgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line."The fisherman carefully baited his hook with a small worm before casting it into the lake. "fishanimalnaturesportutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport."to bait a bear with dogs;β to bait a bull"sportanimalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass."The older brother constantly baited his younger sister, teasing her about her clothes and making fun of her friends. "actionattitudecommunicationhumaninhumannegativewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey."The farmer will bait his horses before the long trip to the market. "animalfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey."The hungry dog bailed on the trail, stopping to eat a piece of meat. "animalfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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 bailed at the roadside cafe to eat sandwiches and drink juice. "fooddrinkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey."The hawk baited above the field, its wings flapping quickly as it searched for a mouse. "animalbirdactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareObvious; blatant."The teacher's criticism was so bait that everyone in the class knew she was upset. "attitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWell-known; famous; renowned."The singer was a bait celebrity, known for her powerful voice and captivating stage presence. "personcharacterachievementsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
