decoy
//dɪˈkɔɪ//
Noun
decoySingular
decoysPlural
1
A bird or animal, or an imitation of one, used to lure game into a trap or within shooting range.
The hunter placed a wooden decoy on the lake to attract wild ducks.
2
A person or thing used to mislead or lure someone into a trap.
The police used a decoy to catch the thief.
Verb
decoyInfinitive
decoyPresent tense
decoyedPast tense
decoyedPast participle
decoyingPresent participle
decoysThird-person singular
1
To lure or entice someone or something by means of a decoy.
The hunters decoyed the ducks into the trap.