bait
nounmasculinetécnico/ẽ.ˈɡo.du/low
en·go·do
Definition
Substance or object used to attract and catch fish or other animals, especially in fishing; lure.
The fisherman prepared the bait with corn and flour to attract the fish.
The easy job offer turned out to be mere bait for a scam.
Common collocations
fishing baituse baitprepare bait
Idiomatic expressions
- serve as bait (to be used to attract or deceive someone)
Etymology
Do latim 'in' + 'gula' (garganta), através do espanhol 'engodo'.