nounπShareAny 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. "foodanimalfishagriculturenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFood 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. "animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything 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. "animalfishnatureChat 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 hikers enjoyed their midday bait, a picnic lunch, before continuing the climb. "fooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attract with bait; to entice."The salesman baited the customer with a low price to get them into the store. "animalfishactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "animalfishagricultureChat 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"animalsportactioninhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "actionattitudehumaninhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "animalfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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. "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 baited at a small stream before continuing their climb. "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 hummingbird baits near the feeder, waiting for a chance to drink the sugary water. "animalbirdactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
