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food, or some substitute, used as a lure in fishing, trapping, etc.

a poisoned lure used in exterminating pests.

an allurement; enticement.

an object for pulling molten or liquefied material, as glass, from a vat or the like by adhesion.

South Midland and Southern U.S.��

1. a large or sufficient quantity or amount.

   He fetched a good bait of wood.

2. an excessive quantity or amount.

British Slang.��food.

to prepare (a hook or trap) with bait.

to entice by deception or trickery so as to entrap or destroy.

to attract, tempt, or captivate.

to set dogs upon (an animal) for sport.

to worry, torment, or persecute, especially with malicious remarks.

to tease.

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

to stop for food or refreshment during a journey.

(of a horse or other animal) to take food; feed.