lure
/lʊr/
noun
- Something that attracts or tempts a person or animal, often by offering a reward or pleasure.
- The smell of fresh bread was a lure that drew customers into the bakery.
- The promise of a bonus was a powerful lure for the employees.
- A bright light can be a lure for moths at night.
- An artificial bait used in fishing or hunting to attract fish or animals.
- The hunter used a duck call as a lure to attract waterfowl.
- She bought a new lure shaped like a small fish for trout fishing.
- He tied a red-and-white lure to his fishing line.
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