word
Bait
Bayt
/ˈbeɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
bait
Dictionary meaning
Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed.
Examples
- They were baiting me all night.
- We baited the foxes through the meadow.
Synonyms: lure, decoy
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