bait definition
29ff3f081dfff61ec922ed2e93793aac
bait The definition of bait is a person, place, or thing used to attract. An example of bait is the worm used on the end of a pole to attract fish. An example of bait is the poisonous trap used for killing ants in the house. An example of bait is a sheep left out in a field in order to lure the wolf.
34a5474b20368f68a10aeec078f1d2c9
trap trap 1. (trăp) n. 1. A contrivance for catching and holding animals, as a concealed pit or a clamplike device that springs shut suddenly. 2. A stratagem for catching or tricking an unwary person.
eeccac34dbc29f5847e642f9bcf41ade
click bait- definition and synonyms Contribute to our Open Dictionary. a link on a website that is designed to catch people’s attention and encourage them to read on This is not news, really. It’s click bait, the stuff pageviews are made of. Synonyms and related words. Websites and parts of websites:blog, blogroll, bulletin board... Explore Thesaurus.
051d23df4b48fb580db9451f101f40f5
- Define troll. troll synonyms, troll pronunciation, troll translation, English dictionary definition of troll. v. trolled , troll·ing , trolls v. tr. 1. a. To fish for by trailing a baited line from behind a slowly moving boat. b. To fish in by trailing a baited...
ef5049827f5dad37ff31f61ea0f186a4
Bait and Hook Bait and Hook. The Bait and Hook business model is one of the most well-known business models, and is often described as the Razor Blade model in reference to one of its leading examples. In more generic terms it is also quoted to as the Tied Products/Service business model.In essence the model consists of offering a basic product or service at a very low price (the bait), and then taking profit on recurrent sales of refills or associated products or services (the hook).ver the years the concept has been successfully copied to other industries, with leading examples like printers (the bait) and inkjet cartridges/refills (the hook); and cell phones (the bait) and air time (the hook). The video gaming industry shows another good example.
36dbb1855183fdac6a3a57d29c2d4d31
Click bait Alternatively referred to as link bait, clickbait or click bait is a term used to describe a type of hyperlink on a web page that entices a visitor to click to continue reading an article.
adab850093b3a0cc903a101ffcffab50
Roach bait Roach bait. Roach bait is a modern pest control used for the extermination of cockroaches at indoor locations. The effectiveness of this method of pest control exploits the cannibalistic, coprophagic, and emetophagic tendencies of cockroaches.
61d186ed218dcedf0f17d1fbfb681820
- Definition of PREY for Kids. 1. : an animal that is hunted or killed by another animal for food. 2. : a person that is helpless and unable to escape attack: victim.. : an animal that is hunted or killed by another animal for food. 2.
a4ca5d623a9fa78751929e2df5a310a0
- Definition of seduction. 1 : the act of seducing; especially : the enticement of a person to sexual intercourse. 2 : something that seduces : temptation. 3 : something that attracts or charms.
b471d4227cf1c3834ffa0dae5ed10723
decoy a person who entices or lures another person or thing, as into danger, a trap, or the like. 2. anything used as a lure. 3. a trained bird or other animal used to entice game into a trap or within gunshot. 4. an artificial bird, as a painted wooden duck, used for the same purpose.
d0b83eb5181b117893cb12cc2a5f6806
snare Definition of snare for English Language Learners. : 1  to catch (an animal) in a snare. : 2  to cause (something) to become caught in something (such as a net or trap) : 3  to win or get (something) by skillful action or good luck.
77bb862c1548c70937e4974039421ab3
lure Definition of lure for English Language Learners : to cause or persuade (a person or an animal) to go somewhere or to do something by offering some pleasure or gain LURE Defined for Kids
a0523573343446af115fbd73a23d438d
- Prey is a person or animal that falls victim to another or an animal that lives off of other animals. 1  An example of prey is a deer being hunted by a man. 2  An example of prey is an owl catching and killing a rabbit for food.
80b0d0d9f28c59321581cb0cb8c64fec
- 7. trolling. Trolling is the term derived from the word troll, which indicates trailing a fish along a baited line. In modern culture, trolling refers to hitting on guys when you are out, by baiting them with a little information about yourself or a flirty comment, and then playing hard to get.
4e9672f5ede51bf9e1086bd639a7b001
bait bait 1. n. 1. a. Food or other lure placed on a hook or in a trap and used in the taking of fish, birds, or other animals. b. Something, such as a worm, used for this purpose. 2. An enticement, temptation, or provocation: He did not take the bait by responding to the taunt and getting drawn into an argument.
aebebbc8ed50f05c34a781e942fcf353
What is Link Bait? The term link bait, sometimes written as linkbait, refers to a placement on a website for the strict purpose of tempting other web pages to link to that website.
b8021d6c64110f360fbff5b98c4c8e7a
poison poison is the general word: a poison for insects. A toxin is a poison produced by an organism; it is esp. used in medicine in reference to disease-causing bacterial secretions: A toxin produces diphtheria. venom is esp. used of the poisons injected by bite, sting, etc.: snake venom; bee venom.
945f182b835c864d9a5fe160ff6f201a
- Definition of troll. 1  transitive verb. 2  1a : to fish for by trollingb : to fish by trolling in troll lakesc : to pull through the water in trolling troll a lured : to search in or at trolls flea markets for bargains; also : prowl troll nightclubs.
34c76a5af2f38ef494e7a36c38604a3d
- noun. The art of picking up babes, performed by luring them in with bait like temptations(like fishing). Babes reeled are often times older then the pursuer. Common bait used is smart water, corn dogs or any 7/11 delicacy.
06a9874f0f2834f6f87059a4c0b4b464
trick Full Definition of TRICK. 1. a: a crafty procedure or practice meant to deceive or defraud b: a mischievous act: prank c: an indiscreet or childish action. 2. 3. 4. : the cards played in one round of a card game often used as a scoring unit.
a1386c939e682704aeac0f0348a3b8d6
lure Definition of lure 1: an object usually of leather or feathers attached to a long cord and used by a falconer to recall or exercise a hawk 2 a: an inducement to pleasure or gain : enticement
00f11679fea8355cd61f78bb986dbc9a
lure Definition of lure. 1  1 : an object usually of leather or feathers attached to a long cord and used by a falconer to recall or exercise a hawk. 2  2a : an inducement to pleasure or gain : enticement the lure of adventure the lure of her beautyb : appeal, attraction may succumb to the lure of candy, sodas and other sweets — Cheryl Jennings-Sauer.
315ccc2e4cd3da9b00b2e8c7b5b0c49d
trick Full Definition of TRICK. 1. a: a crafty procedure or practice meant to deceive or defraud b: a mischievous act: prank c: an indiscreet or childish action. 2. 3.
67fefdca83d15e65a34d8b25c3314928
ambush verb assail, assault, attack, attack from a connealed position, bait a trap, catch by perfidy, ensnare, lay a trap for, lie in wait for, set a trap for, snare, trap, waylay. See also: accost, decoy, ensnare, trap.
e9bbe721f33085f1863c281190f4a977
Bait and Switch Definition Bait and Switch Definition. Bait and Switch Definition. It may not necessarily be all that obvious all the time, but the bait and switch tactic used by both the retail and political world should be of no surprise to people living in nations which are fueled by consumerism and politics.
eb0d3348ab780924b13ff2ca25ed9d18
- A hunter may set up a trap to ensnare the desired prey. To ensnare is to trap someone. It generally involves tricking someone so that they willingly enter a bad situation. The term ensnare can also be used for animals. A hunter may set up a trap to ensnare the desired prey. To ensnare is to trap someone.