Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
device | Yes | No | No | No |
bait | Yes | No | Yes | No |
device (noun) | bait (noun) |
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any clever maneuver | something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed |
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose | anything that serves as an enticement |
an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) | |
any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) | |
something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect |
device (verb) | bait (verb) |
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harass with persistent criticism or carping | |
attack with dogs or set dogs upon | |
lure, entice, or entrap with bait |