rebaited

Set fresh worms

To rebait is to put fresh bait on a hook or trap after the original bait has been taken or lost its effectiveness.

A fisher rebaits after a fish steals the worm; a trapper rebaits to keep lures fresh.

He rebaited the hook and cast again.

fishing

hook

Curved catching device

  • lureThing that tempts
  • lineContinuous mark or queue
  • castPerformers, throw, or splint

tackle · worm · angler · rod · reel · catch · trawl · freshwater · fly · minnow

trapping

snare

Device for catching prey

  • trapDevice for catching animals
  • cageBarred confinement structure
  • lureThing that tempts

deadfall · pitfall · capture · wildlife · fur · predator · scent · trigger · spring · reset

metaphorical

enticed

Drew toward with appeal

provoked · goaded · taunted · hooked · deceived · tricked · drawn · coaxed · seduced · trolled

Opposites
bait status

rebaitedunbaited

Lacking attractant

stripped · emptied · cleared · bare

sequence/repetition

rebaitedbaited

Equipped to lure

Family

bait, baited, baiting, baiter

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G