bait

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anything that serves as an enticement
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
harass with persistent criticism or carping
lure, entice, or entrap with bait
attack with dogs or set dogs upon
Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net
Anything which allures
A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey
A light or hasty luncheon
To provoke and harass
To give a portion of food and drink to, upon the road
To furnish or cover with bait, as a trap or hook
To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment of one´s self or one´s beasts, on a journey
To flap the wings
Residential area (city, town, village) in Russian Federation in Khakass

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