isca — meaning in English

English meaning

• bait noun Food or a lure used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught.
• lure noun Something that tempts or attracts, often with the promise of pleasure or reward.
• tinder noun Small, dry material such as twigs or fibre used to catch a spark and start a fire.

Senses

isca is used for these senses in English:

• bait Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
• bait A light or hasty luncheon.
• lure (fishing) An artificial bait attached to a fishing line to attract fish.
• tinder Small dry sticks and finely-divided fibrous matter etc., used to help light a fire.

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.

lure — full definition

1. noun Something that tempts or attracts, often with the promise of pleasure or reward.
2. noun An artificial bait used to attract fish.
3. verb To attract someone by offering something tempting.

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