baiting

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbeɪtɪŋ/
• Homophone: bating
• Rhymes: -eɪtɪŋ

Verb

baiting

1. present participle of bait

Noun

baiting (plural baitings)

1. A bloodsport involving the act of worrying or tormenting a chained or confined animal by setting dogs upon it.
2. The act of luring, as into a trap.

See also

• bait
• blood sport

Anagrams

• abiting