noun

baiting

BAY-tihng

Baiting (noun) means a bloodsport in which a chained or confined animal is tormented by dogs. Example: “Bear-baiting was a popular, brutal spectacle in Elizabethan England.”

noun

A bloodsport in which a chained or confined animal is tormented by dogs.

"Bear-baiting was a popular, brutal spectacle in Elizabethan England."

The act of luring someone or something, as into a trap.

"The scammer's baiting of victims relied on promises of easy money."

How to use baiting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTormenting a trapped animal with dogs for entertainment, or luring someone into a trap.

Word forms

baitings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “baiting” mean?

The word “baiting” means a bloodsport in which a chained or confined animal is tormented by dogs. In plain terms, tormenting a trapped animal with dogs for entertainment, or luring someone into a trap.

How do you pronounce “baiting”?

“Baiting” is pronounced BAY-tihng (/ˈbeɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “baiting” in a sentence?

Here is “baiting” used in a sentence: “Bear-baiting was a popular, brutal spectacle in Elizabethan England.”

What part of speech is “baiting”?

“Baiting” is a noun.

How many meanings does “baiting” have?

“Baiting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a bloodsport in which a chained or confined animal is tormented by dogs.