device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
trap a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
chum bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are dumped overboard to attract fish
fish lure,
fisherman's lure (angling) any bright artificial bait consisting of plastic or metal mounted with hooks and trimmed with feathers
ground bait bait scattered on the water to attract fish
enticement,
temptation the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire; "his enticements were shameless"
Verb
bait -
lure, entice, or entrap with bait
entice,
lure,
tempt provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion; "He lured me into temptation"
bait -
attack with dogs or set dogs upon
set on,
assail,
assault,
attack attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly"
bait -
harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
