lure

  1. Noun.  Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure.
  2. Noun.  (context, fishing) An artificial bait attached to a fishing line to attract fish.
  3. Noun.  A bunch of feathers attached to a line, used in falconry to recall the hawk.
  4. Verb.  To attract by temptation etc.; to entice.
  5. Verb.  To recall a hawk with a lure.

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