Lure
Part of speech: proper noun
Definition: A commune in the Haute-Saône département, in France.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To attract by temptation etc.; to entice. To recall a hawk with a lure.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure. An artificial bait attached to a fishing line to attract fish. A bunch of feathers attached to a line, used in falconry to recall the hawk.
Example sentence: I read actual physical books and have thus far avoided the electronic lure.
Bait
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.A light or hasty luncheon.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.To attract with bait; to entice.To affix bait to a fishing hook or fishing line.
Example sentence: Devon holds a special place in my heart. As a child, I normally went on holiday to Bantham and have lots of happy memories from my time there. I used to catch sand eels in the early morning and go fishing for bass throughout the day. I remember a gull taking my bait.