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bait meaning in Tamil

இரை irai

/beɪt/

bait in Tamil: இரை (irai). In English, bait means any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.

Tamil words for bait

substance used in catching animals
இரை irai

English meaning of bait

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

Full definition of bait

bait in a sentence

  • attach bait to a hook
  • catch a few using bait
  • Please stop posting bait, or I will have to mute you.

Synonyms of bait

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Questions about bait in Tamil

What is the meaning of bait in Tamil?
Bait in Tamil is இரை (irai).
bait என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Bait: இரை (irai).
What does bait mean in English?
Bait means any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.

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