bait

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
2. 2
   Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
3. 3
   Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
4. 4
   Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something: Something that lures or entices a specified group
5. 5
   A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
6. 6
   A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment: A packed lunch - the bite to eat a worker took with them to eat
7. 7
   A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment: A small meal taken mid-morning while farming.
8. 8
   A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment: A miner's packed meal.
9. 9
   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.
10. 10
    A post intended to elicit a, usually strong or negative, reaction from others.

Verb

1. 1
   To attract with bait; to entice.
2. 2
   To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
3. 3
   To lay baits in an environment to control pest species.
4. 4
   To target a pest species by laying baits.
5. 5
   To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.
6. 6
   To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
7. 7
   To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.
8. 8
   Of a horse or other animal: to take food, especially during a journey.
9. 9
   (of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.
10. 10
    To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.

Adjective

1. 1
   Obvious; blatant.
2. 2
   Well-known; famous; renowned.