Lure
Word | LURE |
Character | 4 |
Hyphenation | lure |
Pronunciations | /l(j)ʊə/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Lure"
What do we mean by lure?
Something that tempts or attracts with the promise of pleasure or reward. noun
An attraction or appeal. noun
A decoy used in catching animals, especially an artificial bait used in catching fish. noun
A bunch of feathers attached to a long cord, used in falconry to recall the hawk. noun
To attract or entice, especially by wiles or temptation. transitive verb
To recall (a falcon) with a lure. transitive verb
A Middle English form of leer. noun
In falconry, a decoy used to recall the hawk to its perch on the fist. noun
In heraldry, the representation of a lure with a line or leash at the end of which is a hawk's bell. noun
In angling, an artificial as distinguished from a natural bait; something to attract a fish which the fish cannot eat. noun
Any means of enticement; anything that attracts by the prospect of pleasure or profit. noun
An enticing action or display; allurement; enticement; temptation. noun
In hat-manuf., same as looer. noun
Same as lore. noun
To call; utter a peculiar call or cry, as in attracting an animal.
To attract as by a falconer's lure and call; decoy; entice by the display of something.
To allure; entice; invite by anything that promises pleasure or profit.
Synonyms Entice, Decoy, etc. See allure.
An ancient form of trumpet still in use in Scandinavia, having a curved tube several feet long, used for calling cattle, and by traveling parties as a signal. noun
Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure
An artificial bait attached to a fishing line to attract fish
A bunch of feathers attached to a line, used in falconry to recall the hawk
A velvet smoothing brush
Synonyms and Antonyms for Lure
- Synonyms for lure
- Attraction Synonyms
- Allurement Synonyms
- Adduct Synonyms
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