Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fishing-lure

Noun

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ lʊr/

Definition

A fishing lure is an artificial bait designed to attract fish by imitating their natural prey or appealing to their instincts.

Examples

Her favorite fishing-lure is the one that glimmers in the water.
Using a brightly colored fishing-lure can sometimes draw in fish that are usually hard to catch.
He spent hours selecting the right fishing-lure for the type of fish he hoped to catch.

Meaning

Fishing lures are used by anglers to increase the chances of catching fish by creating visual and sensory stimuli that provoke a fish’s predatory behavior.