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The Meaning of lure

  • (n.) A contrivance somewhat resembling a bird, and often baited with raw meat; -- used by falconers in recalling hawks.
  • (n.) Any enticement; that which invites by the prospect of advantage or pleasure; a decoy.
  • (n.) A velvet smoothing brush.
  • (n.) To draw to the lure; hence, to allure or invite by means of anything that promises pleasure or advantage; to entice; to attract.
  • (v. i.) To recall a hawk or other animal.

Synonyms

Allurement , [See ATTRACTION].

Rhymes

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