bait
/beɪt/ verbo C2En español: hostigar, atormentar, azuzar
- To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport. · to bait a bear with dogs· to bait a bull
- To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
- Of a horse or other animal: to take food, especially during a journey.
- (of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.
He/she/it baits · Pasado baited · Participio pasado baited · Forma en -ing baiting
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Phrasal verbs y expresiones
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If we have no other way of catching him, we can always bait our line with the ring.
The results shows that the trap was skillfully baited.
That angular shadow up yonder was the bait, and we were the hunters.
Have you not tethered a young kid under a tree, lain above it with your rifle, and waited for the bait to bring up your tiger?
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