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Lure coursing — is a sport for dogs that involves chasing a mechanically operated lure. Competition is usually limited to dogs of purebred sighthound breeds.Lure courseIn lure coursing, dogs chase an artificial lure across a field, following a pattern that is… … Wikipedia
lure — [loor] n. [ME < MFr leurre < OFr loirre, prob. < Frank or Goth * lōthr, akin to MDu loder, lure, OE lathian, to invite] 1. a device consisting of a bunch of feathers on the end of a long cord, often baited with food: it is used in… … English World dictionary
Artificial fly — Classic 19th Century Artificial fly The Triumph An artificial fly or fly lure is a type of fishing lure, usually used in the sport of fly fishing (although they may also be used in other forms of angling). In general, artificial flies are the… … Wikipedia
lure — 1) to attract 2) a general term for artificial devices meant to attract fish to strike; usually imitating fish or other prey, or providing flash and movement that stimulate a strike; 3) a device attractive to fish, usually excluding artificial… … Dictionary of ichthyology
lure — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French lure, leure, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German luoder bait; perhaps akin to Old English lathian to invite, Old High German ladōn Date: 14th century 1. an object usually of leather… … New Collegiate Dictionary
lure — lurement, n. lurer, n. luringly, adv. /loor/, n., v., lured, luring. n. 1. anything that attracts, entices, or allures. 2. the power of attracting or enticing. 3. a decoy; live or esp. artificial bait used in fishing or trapping. 4. Falconry. a… … Universalium
lure — 1. noun /lʊər,lɔr/ a) Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure. b) An artificial bait attached to a fishing line to attract fish. 2 … Wiktionary
lure — [[t]lʊər[/t]] n. v. lured, lur•ing 1) anything that attracts, entices, or allures 2) the power of attracting or enticing 3) spo a decoy; live or esp. artificial bait used in fishing or trapping 4) spo a feathered decoy used in falconry to recall… … From formal English to slang
lure — /ˈluə / (say loohuh), /ˈljuə / (say lyoohuh) noun 1. anything that attracts, entices, or allures. 2. a decoy; a bait, especially an artificial one, used in angling. 3. a feathered decoy, sometimes baited, on a long thong, used in falconry to… …
artificial bait — any bait or lure made of plastic, wood, metal, feathers, etc … Dictionary of ichthyology
