BaitWordNet Explorer

Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “bait” powered by Princeton WordNet.

noun

something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

Words in this synset: decoy, lure
noun

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

noun

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

noun

bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are dumped overboard to attract fish

noun

(angling) any bright artificial bait consisting of plastic or metal mounted with hooks and trimmed with feathers

noun

bait scattered on the water to attract fish

noun

a dummy pigeon used to decoy others

noun

anything that serves as an enticement

Words in this synset: come-on, hook, lure, sweetener

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