word
Decoy
Duh-KOY
/dʌˈkɔɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
decoy
Dictionary meaning
Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed.
Examples
- The hunter used a decoy to attract their prey.
Synonyms: bait
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