Baiter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Baiter is a noun meaning Agent noun of bait; one who baits, as a fishhook.
Meaning
Agent noun of bait; one who baits, as a fishhook.
More Meanings
- (Internet, slang) A troll who deliberately posts aggravating messages on a message board to elicit responses.
Example Sentences
When baiting the hooks, the baiter also straightens any bent hooks, replaces worn or damaged ganglions or hooks, and untangles snarls in the line
The hook is easily big enough to pass through a man's hand, and if it catches some part of the baiter's body or clothing, he goes over the side with it.
The baiter stands amidships, with the bait-box outside the rail: with a tin pint nailed to a long handle he begins throwing out bait, while every man stands to his berth.
Word Forms
- baiters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include troller, trollist, trollbuddy, troll, scambaiter, bearbaiter.
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