baited
verb
Form of bait , past tense of bait.
Simple meaning
Lure, entice, or entrap with bait.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbeɪtɪd
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Definition
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verb
past tense of bait
Lure, entice, or entrap with bait
past tense of bait
To attract with bait; to entice.
past tense of bait
To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
past tense of bait
To lay baits in an environment to control pest species.
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