BAIT

noun

1. Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
2. Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
3. Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something

verb

1. To attract with bait; to entice.
2. To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.