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bait noun

  /beɪt/
  • Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
  • Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
 isca
  • Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
 isca, engodo
  • A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
 farnel
  • A light or hasty luncheon.
 isca, lanche

bait verb

  /beɪt/
  • (transitive) To attract with bait; to entice.
 cevar, engodar, iscar
  • (transitive) To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
 iscar
take the bait
comer
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