Lure vs. Bait
Difference Between Lure and Bait
Lurenoun
something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure
Baitnoun
Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
Lurenoun
(fishing) an artificial bait attached to a fishing line to attract fish
Baitnoun
Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
Lurenoun
a bunch of feathers attached to a line, used in falconry to recall the hawk
Baitnoun
Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
Lurenoun
a velvet smoothing brush
Baitnoun
(Internet slang) A trolling Internet publication.
Lurenoun
A trumpet with long curved tube, used for calling cattle, etc.
Baitnoun
A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
Lureverb
to attract by temptation etc.; to entice
Baitnoun
(Geordie) A packed lunch
Lureverb
to recall a hawk with a lure
Baitnoun
(East Anglia) A small meal taken mid-morning while farming
Lurenoun
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
Baitnoun
(Northern England) A miner's packed meal.
Lurenoun
anything that serves as an enticement
Baitnoun
A light or hasty luncheon.
Lurenoun
something used to lure victims into danger
Baitverb
(transitive) To attract with bait; to entice.
Lureverb
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion;
He lured me into temptationBaitverb
(transitive) To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
Baitverb
(transitive) 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 bullBaitverb
(transitive) To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
Baitverb
To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.
Baitverb
(intransitive) (of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey.
Baitverb
(intransitive) (of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.
Baitverb
To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
Baitadjective
(MLE) Obvious; blatant.
Baitadjective
(MLE) Well-known; famous; renowned.
Baitnoun
anything that serves as an enticement
Baitnoun
something used to lure victims into danger
Baitverb
harass with persistent criticism or carping;
The children teased the new teacherDon't ride me so hard over my failureHis fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tieBaitverb
lure, entice, or entrap with bait
Baitverb
attack with dogs or set dogs upon
