lure

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/l(j)ʊə/ English

Definitions

noun

Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure
An artificial bait attached to a fishing line to attract fish
A bunch of feathers attached to a line, used in falconry to recall the hawk
A velvet smoothing brush

verb

To attract by temptation etc.; to entice
To recall a hawk with a lure

noun

A trumpet with long curved tube, used for calling cattle, etc.

Related words

Synonyms

enticement tempt entice come-on decoy hook sweetener bait seduction temptation allure attract attraction seduce attractiveness glamour

Associated

temptress coursing lures unsuspecting trap ambush prey traps hooks hiding fishing

Rhymes

obscure assure procure demure allure secure endure pure ensure immature

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