decoy — an artificial bird or animal used to lure others into a trap
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an artificial bird or animal used to lure others into a trap
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiːkɔɪ/
Korean meaning: 미끼, 유인용 가짜 동물
Korean pronunciation: **디**코이
Example Sentences
- The spy used a fake pizza delivery as a decoy to enter the building.
- My little brother acts as a decoy when I sneak cookies from the kitchen.
- The military used inflatable tanks as decoys to confuse the enemy.
decoy
NOUN//ˈdiːkɔɪ//
an artificial bird or animal used to lure others into a trap
Hunters place a wooden duck decoy on the lake to lure real ducks closer.
The boy's toy decoy brings nature's joy!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기 네덜란드어 'de kooi'(새장)에서 유래. 원래는 오리를 잡기 위한 새장을 의미했으나, 점차 유인용 미끼라는 의미로 확장되었다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The spy used a fake pizza delivery as a decoy to enter the building.”
“My little brother acts as a decoy when I sneak cookies from the kitchen.”
“The military used inflatable tanks as decoys to confuse the enemy.”
“She sent a decoy email to test if her suspicions were correct.”
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