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    decoy

    noun

    • 1. a bird or mammal, or an imitation of one, used by hunters to attract other birds or mammals: "a decoy duck"
    • 2. a pond from which narrow netted channels lead, into which wild duck may be enticed for capture.

    verb

    • 1. lure or entice (a person or animal) away from their intended course, typically into a trap: "they would try to decoy the enemy towards the hidden group"

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    A decoy is something or someone used to trick or confuse people or animals, especially by showing them something that is not what it appears to be. Learn more about the noun and verb forms, synonyms, related words and phrases, and translations of decoy.

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    A decoy is something or someone used to lure or lead another into a trap or to draw attention away from something else. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of the word decoy from Merriam-Webster.

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    A decoy is something or someone that is used to deceive or attract attention, or a model of a bird or animal to lure game. Learn the pronunciation, synonyms, grammar and usage of decoy with Collins English Dictionary.

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    A decoy is a person or thing used to lure or deceive someone or something, such as a bird or animal, a radar object, or a trap. Learn more about the origin, usage, and history of the word decoy from Dictionary.com.

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    A decoy is a fake version of something used to play a trick or lead you into danger, like the cork duck decoys hunters put on the pond to make the real ducks think it's safe to stop by. Decoy most often refers to bait used for trapping or killing an animal, but it can be any object or plan used to lead someone or something into trouble.

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    A decoy is a person, object, or phenomenon that is used to deceive or mislead someone or something. It can also be a bird or animal used to lure game into a trap or within shooting range. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples of decoy.

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    A decoy is something or someone that is used to deceive or attract attention, or a model of a bird for hunting. Learn more about the word decoy, its pronunciation, grammar, and usage with Collins Dictionary.