noun Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
attach bait to a hook
noun Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
noun Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something.
clickbait
noun A post intended to elicit a, usually strong or negative, reaction from others.
Please stop posting bait, or I will have to mute you.
noun Something that lures or entices a specified group.
queerbait
noun Someone that attracts or entices a specified sex act being done to them.
somno bait
noun A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment. A packed lunch, especially for a miner or other manual labourer. A small meal taken mid-morning while farming. A light or hasty luncheon.
noun A packed lunch, especially for a miner or other manual labourer.