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The correct spelling is bait.
How to pronounce bait
/beɪt/
nounIPA: /beɪt/
Say it like: Bay-t
The correct spelling is bait. Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net. For example: "to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull"
Usage Examples
“to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
- 2.Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
- 3.Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
- 4.A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
verb
- 1.To attract with bait; to entice.
- 2.To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
- 3.To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.
- 4.To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
- 5.To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.
adjective
- 1.Obvious; blatant.
- 2.Well-known; famous; renowned.
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