bait

bait is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.

[2] Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation. Fairfax.

[3] A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.

[4] A light or hasty luncheon. Bait bug (Zoöl), a crustacean of the genus Hippa found burrowing in sandy beaches. See Anomura.

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