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单词 decoys
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decoy

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noun

de·​coy ˈdē-ˌkȯi How to pronounce decoy (audio) di-ˈkȯi How to pronounce decoy (audio)
1
hunting : a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
2
: someone or something used to lure or lead another into a trap
the commander of that sub … took us to be a decoy H. A. Chippendale
especially, hunting : an artificial bird used to attract live birds within shot
3
: someone or something used to draw attention away from another
had a decoy distract the guard

decoy

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verb

de·​coy di-ˈkȯi How to pronounce decoy (audio) ˈdē-ˌkȯi How to pronounce decoy (audio)
decoyed; decoying; decoys

transitive verb

hunting
: to lure by or as if by a decoy : entice
decoying ducks to a pond
The undercover cop decoyed the fugitive into a trap.

Synonyms

Noun

  • bait
  • lure

Verb

  • allure
  • bait
  • beguile
  • betray
  • entice
  • lead on
  • lure
  • seduce
  • solicit
  • tempt
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Example Sentences

Noun He had a decoy distract the guard while he jumped over the fence. we set the decoy afloat in the marsh and from the blind waited for the ducks to arrive Verb tacky souvenir shops to which first-time tourists had been decoyed into spending their hard-earned money
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Hill can wreck a game in a flash, but he also could be used as a decoy, occupying defenders and allowing Tagovailoa’s other targets — including Cedrick Wilson, Jaylen Waddle, and Mike Gesicki — to exploit matchups and find open areas. Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Hi-tech crimes investigators documented Beaumarchais sending graphic messages to the civilian decoy between December 2021 and January 2022. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 While there, Laurie discovers a mysterious wooden duck decoy and—determined to honor the life of a beloved, adventurous woman who never married and didn’t have any children—embarks on a lively quest to figure out its origins. Angela Haupt, Time, 6 June 2022 After being lured into a house by a police decoy, he was confronted by officers and handcuffed after a brief struggle. Lawrence Andrea, The Indianapolis Star, 17 May 2022 Notice how Curry is the decoy and sets a cross-screen for Looney to come up. Shane Young, Forbes, 6 June 2022 People were saying that [a contestant] was cheating with his fake tomatoes on the decoy. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Apr. 2022 Why is a rustic wooden decoy buried away in a house where almost everything is on display? Mary Cadden, USA TODAY, 13 June 2022 Oddly, the ritual of matching bridesmaids dresses is an ancient one, documented in Ancient Rome when the good tidings of a wedding was thought to draw evil spirits and bridesmaids would dress identically as decoy brides to confuse them. Olivia Hosken, Town & Country, 7 May 2022
Verb
Beckham’s biggest contributions in Sunday’s loss came when the football wasn’t coming his way, working as a run blocker and decoy on many of his 58 snaps. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 17 Oct. 2021 As previously reported by Forbes, the U.S Navy is looking at ultra-short laser pulses which create glowing plasma in mid-air to decoy missiles away from aircraft. David Hambling, Forbes, 6 July 2021 Pilkington says that the military may test new spoofing or decoy techniques on unsuspecting pilots. David Hambling, Forbes, 25 June 2021 As part of the effort, GA-ASI integrated the Brite Cloud decoy with the Reaper. David Hambling, Forbes, 26 May 2021 The Whisperers catch on to the music decoy and destroy the sound system, forcing the survivors to kill the Whisperers one by one — the finale to the war season 10 was building up to. Ashley Chervinski, refinery29.com, 28 Feb. 2021 The best way to kill these birds cleanly is to decoy them close and shoot them in the head. Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 20 Jan. 2021 The most important aspect of decoying ducks and geese is location, says Zink. Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 13 Dec. 2019 For us regular wingshots, the .410 is best limited to woodcock, rails, decoying doves, and squirrels under ideal conditions all at ranges of about 25 yards. Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 18 Sep. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

probably from Dutch de kooi, literally, the cage

First Known Use

Noun

1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1648, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

decoy 1 of 2

noun

de·​coy di-ˈkȯi How to pronounce decoy (audio)
ˈdē-ˌkȯi
: a person or thing (as an artificial bird) used to lead or lure into a trap or snare

decoy

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verb

decoyed; decoying
: to lure by or as if by a decoy
Hunters decoyed the ducks to the pond.

decoys 1 of 2

noun

plural of decoy
as in baits
something used to attract animals to a hook or into a trap we set the decoy afloat in the marsh and from the blind waited for the ducks to arrive

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • baits
  • lures
  • traps
  • scents
  • nets
  • hooks
  • ambushes
  • snares
  • trolls
  • spinners
  • appeals
  • plugs
  • incentives
  • stool pigeons
  • attractions
  • entanglements
  • seductions
  • draws
  • pulls
  • enticements
  • calls
  • temptations
  • entrapments
  • seducements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • repellants
  • repellents

decoys

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verb

present tense third-person singular of decoy
as in lures
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage tacky souvenir shops to which first-time tourists had been decoyed into spending their hard-earned money

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • lures
  • tempts
  • baits
  • seduces
  • persuades
  • entices
  • traps
  • leads on
  • betrays
  • allures
  • solicits
  • snares
  • beguiles
  • meshes
  • snows
  • inveigles
  • entraps
  • charms
  • fascinates
  • enchants
  • tangles
  • enmeshes
  • wiles
  • draws in
  • ensnares
  • immeshes
  • catches
  • magnetizes
  • ropes (in)
  • captivates
  • bewitches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • alerts
  • wards (off)
  • warns
  • cautions
  • drives (away or off)
  • forewarns
  • repulses
  • turns away
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