Definition of lure

• n. - A contrivance somewhat resembling a bird, and often baited with raw meat; -- used by falconers in recalling hawks.
• n. - Any enticement; that which invites by the prospect of advantage or pleasure; a decoy.
• n. - A velvet smoothing brush.
• n. - To draw to the lure; hence, to allure or invite by means of anything that promises pleasure or advantage; to entice; to attract.
• v. i. - To recall a hawk or other animal.