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(substance used in catching fish) 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.

Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something

(as the head of a compound) Something that lures or entices a specified group

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

(Durham) A packed lunch - the bite to eat a worker took with them to eat

(East Anglia) A small meal taken mid-morning while farming.

(Northern England) A miner's packed meal.

A light or hasty luncheon.

(post intended to elicit a reaction) (Internet slang) A post intended to elicit a, usually strong or negative, reaction from others.

To attract with bait; to entice.

To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.

To lay baits in an environment to control pest species.

To target a pest species by laying baits.

To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.

To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass. +

(archaic) To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.

Of a horse or other animal: to take food, especially during a journey.

(''of a person'') To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.

To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.

(MLE) Obvious; blatant.

(MLE) Well-known; famous; renowned.