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crow-bait

 

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Noun crow-bait has 1 sense
  1. crowbait, crow-bait - an emaciated horse likely soon to become carrion and so attractive to crows
    --1 is a kind of saddle horse, riding horse, mount

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Crow-Bait

Description:

Crow-bait refers to a term used to describe a person or thing that is weak, feeble or easily intimidated. It is often used colloquially to emphasize someone's vulnerability or insignificance.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The young man was often ridiculed by the other athletes at the gym, labeling him as crow-bait.

2. The small dog was so tiny that she looked like crow-bait when surrounded by larger breeds.

Adjective:

1. The boxer made quick work of his crow-bait opponent, knocking him out in the first round.

2. The frail structure stood alone in the abandoned field, appearing like crow-bait amongst the tall, sturdy trees.

Verb:

1. The bullies loved to crow-bait the quiet kid in school, making him the target of their relentless teasing.

2. The cunning fox crow-baited the rabbits, luring them out of their hiding places with false promises of safety.

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