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1.nounAny substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
2.nounFood containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
3.nounAnything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
4.nounA portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
5.verbTo attract with bait; to entice.
6.verbTo affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
7.verbTo set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport."to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull"
8.verbTo intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
9.verbTo feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.
10.verb(of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey.
11.verb(of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.
12.verbTo flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.