Bait

Tamil Dictionary definitions for Bait

Bait : தூண்டில்; இரை

Bait : இரை,தூண்டில்,தூண்டில்;இரை

English Verbs with Tamil meanings

PresentPastPast ParticipleGerundTamil Meaning
Baitbaitedbaitedbaitingதூண்டிலிடு

Bait definition

Intransitive verb.

  1. Any substance, Especially. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net.
  2. Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
  3. A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
  4. A light or hasty luncheon.
  5. To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment of one's self or one's beasts, on a journey.
  6. To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.

Transitive verb.

  1. To provoke and harass; Especially., to harass or torment for sport; as, to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull.
  2. To give a portion of food and drink to, upon the road; as, to bait horses.
  3. To furnish or cover with bait, as a trap or hook.