Hunting Techniques

noun something used to attract fish or other animals for the purpose of catching them

verb to deliberately annoy or taunt someone in order to provoke a reaction

• The fisherman used a worm as bait to attract the fish.
• I heard there's a new bait shop opening up down the street.
• Don't take the bait when he tries to start an argument.
• The company used a free trial as bait to lure in new customers.

noun a state of suspense or uneasiness

verb to lessen or diminish

• The fisherman used a special technique to bate the hook before casting it into the water.
• I always bate my breath when I'm about to hear some juicy gossip.
• He's just trying to bate you into an argument, don't fall for it.
• Her flirtatious behavior seemed like she was trying to bate him into asking her out.

verb to steer a boat away from a point of land or another boat

• The sailor skillfully maneuvered the boat to bear off from the dangerous rocks.
• Make sure you bear off to the right to avoid hitting the curb.
• I had to bear off real quick to dodge that crazy driver.
• She had to bear off from the toxic relationship to find happiness.