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decoy [ˈdiːkɔɪ] N a. fig

decoy

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Some layout hunters will use as many as 300 decoys or more. en.wikipedia.org

When used as a set move a player will run as a decoy, usually at a different angle to the rest of the players. en.wikipedia.org

Hunter-gathers were intelligent and used the feathers from the birds to create decoys which allowed the capture of more birds. en.wikipedia.org

These proved to be ineffective, as sonar operators learnt to distinguish between the decoy and the submarine. en.wikipedia.org

The decoy emits signals to draw a torpedo away from its intended target. en.wikipedia.org

To ease the task the player also has a certain number of decoys at their disposal. en.wikipedia.org

We don't think it is a decoy, but we're not absolutely sure. en.wikipedia.org

The remarkable decoys were made from bundled tule, a long grass-like herb, covered in feathers and painted. en.wikipedia.org

Every rig has its own system for setting and retrieving decoys. en.wikipedia.org

These are very special, one-of-kind stamps on which an artist has personally drawn or painted a dog, decoy, lighthouse and/or duck. en.wikipedia.org

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