Definition of bait

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Bait (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..

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Branlin :: Branlin (n.) A small red worm or larva, used as bait for small fresh-water fish; -- so called from its red color..
Lugworm :: Lugworm (n.) A large marine annelid (Arenicola marina) having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back. It is found burrowing in sandy beaches, both in America and Europe, and is used for bait by European fishermen. Called also lobworm, and baitworm..
Bait :: Bait (v. t.) To give a portion of food and drink to, upon the road; as, to bait horses..
Tole :: Tole (v. t.) To draw, or cause to follow, by displaying something pleasing or desirable; to allure by some bait..
Kibblings :: Kibblings (n. pl.) Portions of small fish used for bait on the banks of Newfoundland.
Bite :: Bite (v.) The act of seizing with the teeth or mouth; the act of wounding or separating with the teeth or mouth; a seizure with the teeth or mouth, as of a bait; as, to give anything a hard bite..
Gentle :: Gentle (n.) A dipterous larva used as fish bait.
Slate :: Slate (v. t.) To set a dog upon; to bait; to slat. See 2d Slat, 3..
Bait :: Bait (v. t.) To provoke and harass; esp., to harass or torment for sport; as, to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull..
Cadbait :: Cadbait (n.) See Caddice.
Allure :: Allure (v. t.) To attempt to draw; to tempt by a lure or bait, that is, by the offer of some good, real or apparent; to invite by something flattering or acceptable; to entice; to attract..
Baiting :: Baiting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bai.
Shrape :: Shrape (n.) A place baited with chaff to entice birds.
Hippe :: Hippe (n.) A genus of marine decapod crustaceans, which burrow rapidly in the sand by pushing themselves backward; -- called also bait bug. See Illust. under Anomura..
Float :: Float (v. i.) The cork or quill used in angling, to support the bait line, and indicate the bite of a fish..
Snap :: Snap (v. i.) To make an effort to bite; to aim to seize with the teeth; to catch eagerly (at anything); -- often with at; as, a dog snapsat a passenger; a fish snaps at the bait..
Dap :: Dap (v. i.) To drop the bait gently on the surface of the water.
Angle :: Angle (n.) A fishhook; tackle for catching fish, consisting of a line, hook, and bait, with or without a rod..
Spoon :: Spoon (n.) Anything which resembles a spoon in shape; esp. (Fishing), a spoon bait..
Hook :: Hook (v. t.) To catch or fasten with a hook or hooks; to seize, capture, or hold, as with a hook, esp. with a disguised or baited hook; hence, to secure by allurement or artifice; to entrap; to catch; as, to hook a dress; to hook a trout..
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