verbπShareTo attract with bait; to entice."The fisherman was baiting his hook with a worm to catch a fish. "actionanimalentertainmentsportbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line."The farmer carefully baiting the trap with a piece of cheese. "animalfishgameagricultureChat 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"animalsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass."The older brother was baiting his younger sister by repeatedly taking her toys and then giving them back just to take them again. "actionattitudehumanmindcommunicationsocietynegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey."The farmer was baiting the horses before the long trek to the market. "animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey."The tired horses were baiting near the stream before continuing their journey across the plains. "animalfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey."The travelers, weary from their long walk, were baiting with bread and cheese by the side of the road before continuing their journey. "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 falcon was baiting, hovering intently in the air, its eyes fixed on the field below before swooping down. "animalbirdactionnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bloodsport involving the act of worrying or tormenting a chained or confined animal by setting dogs upon it.""Animal baiting, a cruel practice where dogs were set upon a chained bear, was outlawed long ago." "sportanimalentertainmentinhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of luring, as into a trap."The cat sat patiently, watching the baiting of the mousetrap with cheese. "actionanimalsportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading