bebait

/ˈbiːbeɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A fish trap or weir, especially one in a river.

“The ancient civilization built a bebait to catch fish for their daily meals.”

2. verb

To catch or ensnare fish, especially in a bebait.

“The fishermen bebaited the river to catch some salmon for dinner.”

Synonyms

  • fish trap
  • weir

Antonyms

  • fish repellent