decoy in the PONS Dictionary

decoy Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to act as a decoy
действам като примамка
decoy [or lure] a dog/birds
примамвам куче/птици

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These proved to be ineffective, as sonar operators learnt to distinguish between the decoy and the submarine.
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The viruses that induce the emergence of decoy cells, may causes disease, but again mainly in immunocompromised individuals.
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We don't think it is a decoy, but we're not absolutely sure.
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Collecting decoys has become a significant hobby both for folk art collectors and hunters.
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This decoy is estimated to be worth between $100,000 - $150,000.
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Against one of them he uses a scarecrow as a decoy, with the "henohenomoheji" drawn on the face.
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These are very special, one-of-kind stamps on which an artist has personally drawn or painted a dog, decoy, lighthouse and/or duck.
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Hunter-gathers were intelligent and used the feathers from the birds to create decoys which allowed the capture of more birds.
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The obvious drawback to weighted keels are the added weight when carrying decoys for long distances.
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Towed decoys which closely mimic engine heat and infra-red jammers can also be used.
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