bait

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for bait

bait 🔊 /bejˈt/

bait : ආමිෂය

bait : ඇම දමනවා

bait : ඇම යොදනවා

bait : ගොදුර

bait : පෙළඹවීම

bait : ඇම

bait : පොළඹවනවා

English Verbs with Sinhala meanings

PresentPastPast ParticipleGerundSinhala 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.