lure

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Noun

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

1. To attract by temptation, appeal, or guile.
2. To attract fish with a lure.
3. To recall a hawk with a lure.

Noun

1. Alternative form of lur.

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