bait

1. v. i. Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net. Source: opted

2. v. i. Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation. Source: opted

3. v. i. A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment. Source: opted

4. v. i. A light or hasty luncheon. Source: opted

5. v. t. To provoke and harass; esp., to harass or torment for sport; as, to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull. Source: opted

6. v. t. To give a portion of food and drink to, upon the road; as, to bait horses. Source: opted

7. v. t. To furnish or cover with bait, as a trap or hook. Source: opted

8. v. i. To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment of one's self or one's beasts, on a journey. Source: opted

9. v. i. To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey. Source: opted

10. n. anything that serves as an enticement Source: wordnet

11. n. something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed Source: wordnet

12. v. harass with persistent criticism or carping Source: wordnet

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