Definitions

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  • noun The practice of laying harmless bait so that vermin or fish become accustomed to it, prior to laying poisoned or hooked bait

Etymologies

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pre- +‎ baiting

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Examples

  • Therefore prebaiting is practised which means offering the unpoisoned (untainted) bait until it is fully accepted usually after a few days.

    11. Rodent pests 1996

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