Fish bait, otherwise known as fishing bait, is a substance used to lure and attract fish to a specific area where fishermen can catch them. There are several synonyms for the term fish bait, including angling bait, lure, hookbait, groundbait, and chum. Angling bait is often used when referring to artificial baits or lures used to attract fish. Lure can be used interchangeably with angling bait, while hookbait refers specifically to bait that has been placed on a fishhook. Groundbait is a type of fish bait that is used to create an area of concentrated bait on the seabed, and chum refers to bait that has been minced and scattered in the water to attract a large number of fish.