baiting Meaning & Definition
/ˈbeɪtɪŋ/
What Does Baiting Mean?
Baiting is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of bait. As a noun, it means A bloodsport involving the act of worrying or tormenting a chained or confined animal by setting dogs upon it.
Quick Facts About Baiting
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbeɪtɪŋ/ |
| Plural | baitings |
Baiting Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of bait
Baiting as a Noun
- A bloodsport involving the act of worrying or tormenting a chained or confined animal by setting dogs upon it.
- The act of luring, as into a trap.
Verb
- To attract with bait; to entice.
- To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
Verb
- To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.
to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull
- To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
- To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.
- (of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey.
- (of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.
Verb
- To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
Synonyms of Baiting
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Baiting synonyms and antonyms →Baiting in a Sentence
to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull
Word Forms & Grammar
baiting
baiting (countable and uncountable, plural baitings)
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