eväs — meaning in English

English meaning

• bait noun Food or a lure used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught.
• provision noun A supply of something needed for the future, especially food.
• supply verb To provide something needed.

Senses

eväs is used for these senses in English:

• bait A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
• provision An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.
• supply (in the plural) Provisions.

bait — full definition

1. noun Food or a lure used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught.
2. noun Anything used to tempt or lure someone into doing something.
3. verb To deliberately provoke or taunt someone.

provision — full definition

1. noun A supply of something needed for the future, especially food.
2. noun A specific clause or condition within a law, contract, or agreement.
3. noun Money a business sets aside in its accounts to cover an expected future cost or loss.
4. verb To supply someone or something with what is needed, especially food or equipment.
5. verb In IT, to set up an account, device, or system so it is ready for a user.

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