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Meaning of lure

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lure

Pronunciation:/l(j)ʊə//lɔɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure

  2. An artificial bait attached to a fishing line to attract fish

  3. A bunch of feathers attached to a line, used in falconry to recall the hawk

  4. A velvet smoothing brush

verb

Definitions

  1. To attract by temptation etc.; to entice

  2. To recall a hawk with a lure