Decoy-duck
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decoy-duck is a noun meaning A duck used to lure wild ducks into a decoy.
Meaning
A duck used to lure wild ducks into a decoy.
More Meanings
- (by extension, figurative) One employed to lure others into danger.
Example Sentences
if you give any credit to this jugling rascal, you are worse than simple widgins, and will be drawn into the net by this decoy-duck, this tame cheater.
Word Forms
- decoy-ducks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decoy, decoying, ducky, ducking, duckie, duck.
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