lures (Meaning)
lures
an artificial bait used for catching fish, an object usually of leather or feathers attached to a long cord and used by a falconer to recall or exercise a hawk, appeal, attraction, something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain, appeal entry 1 sense 3, attraction, to recall or exercise (a hawk) by means of a lure, artificial bait used for catching fish, a decoy for attracting animals to capture, to tempt or lead away by offering some pleasure or advantage, to draw with a hint of pleasure or gain, an inducement to pleasure or gain, an often luminous (see luminous sense 1a) structure on the head of pediculate fishes that is used to attract prey
Synonyms & Antonyms of lures
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Synonyms:
- snares
- fascinates
- magnetizes
- entraps
- ropes (in)
- enchants
- draws in
- enmeshes
- tangles
- snows
- inveigles
- wiles
- catches
- bewitches
- meshes
- charms
- captivates
- ensnares
- immeshes
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lures Sentence Examples
- The angler cast his lures into the shimmering waters, hoping to entice elusive fish.
- The bright and flashy lures danced tantalizingly in the sunlight, attracting the attention of curious fish.
- The fishermen adorned their hooks with a variety of lures, ranging from spinnerbaits to crankbaits.
- The lures created a lifelike appearance, imitating the movements of small prey.
- The fisherman patiently waited for a fish to take the bait, its lures twitching and jerking through the water.
- The lures emitted a subtle vibration, mimicking the distress signals of injured fish.
- The fish couldn't resist the irresistible allure of the lures, their instincts compelling them to strike.
- The lures had a magnetic effect on the fish, drawing them closer with each cast.
- The fisherman experimented with different lures to determine what would most effectively entice the fish.
- The lures proved to be a valuable tool, helping the fisherman to achieve a successful day of fishing.
FAQs About the word lures
an artificial bait used for catching fish, an object usually of leather or feathers attached to a long cord and used by a falconer to recall or exercise a hawk,
persuades, seduces, entices,tempts, traps, beguiles, betrays, decoys, solicits, leads on
cautions,warns, alerts, forewarns,drives (away or off), wards (off), turns away,repulses
The angler cast his lures into the shimmering waters, hoping to entice elusive fish.
The bright and flashy lures danced tantalizingly in the sunlight, attracting the attention of curious fish.
The fishermen adorned their hooks with a variety of lures, ranging from spinnerbaits to crankbaits.
The lures created a lifelike appearance, imitating the movements of small prey.
