BAIT

Bait

Bait is any substance used to attract prey, e.g. in a mousetrap. Baiting in Australia refers to specific campaigns to control foxes, wild dogs and dingos by poisoning in areas where they are a problem. These programs are held in conjunction with the local Department of Primary Industriey, Rural Lands Protection Board and National Parks and Wildlife Service to facilitate a neighbourhood baiting campaign.

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bait

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; a lure; enticement; temptation.
  4. A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
  5. A light or hasty luncheon.

Verb

  1. To attract with bait; to entice.
  2. To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.
    to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull
  2. To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
  3. To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.
  4. Of a horse or other animal: to take food, especially during a journey.
  5. To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.

Verb (etymology 3)

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


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