nounπShareSomething that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure"The promise of a weekend trip was a powerful lure for the students. "entertainmentbusinessgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn artificial bait attached to a fishing line to attract fish"The fisherman cast his lure into the lake, hoping to catch a trout. "fishutensilsportanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bunch of feathers attached to a line, used in falconry to recall the hawk"The falconer swung the lure, a cluster of brown feathers, and the hawk immediately returned from its high perch. "animalbirdsportnaturethingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA velvet smoothing brush"The artist used her special lure to gently smooth the paint on the canvas. "appearanceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attract by temptation etc.; to entice"The sweet smell of freshly baked cookies lured the children into the kitchen. "actionbusinesscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo recall a hawk with a lure"The falconer used a feathered lure to lure the hawk back to its perch. "animalbirdsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA trumpet with long curved tube, used for calling cattle, etc."The farmer used the old lure to call his cows back to the barn. "musicutensilsoundcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading