bait

noun
[L16110]

Forms

  • singular : bait
  • plural : baits

Senses

  • object intended to attract animals

bait

verb
[L16111]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : bait
  • simple present, singular, third person : baits
  • simple past : baited
  • present participle : baiting
  • past participle : baited

Senses

  • attach an attractive lure to a tool, for example in fishing
  • manipulate somebody
  • tease, rag on
  • lure, entice, entrap with bait

bait

verb
[L1379716]

Related

Derived from bate

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : bait
  • simple present, singular, third person : baits
  • simple past : baited
  • present participle : baiting
  • past participle : baited

Senses

  • to cause trouble

bait

adjective
[L1379715]

Related

Derived from bate

Forms

  • positive : bait
  • comparative : baiter
  • superlative : baitest

Senses

  • foolish, mistaken (used as a general negative)