duck decoy

noun

A structure used to catch wildfowl, consisting of a central pond and radiating water-filled arms.

Similar
decoy-duck
OriginDutch eendenkooi →
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Meanings

nounduck decoy (plural duck decoys)

plural duck decoys

  1. A structure used to catch wildfowl, consisting of a central pond and radiating water-filled arms.
  2. A model duck used to attract other ducks.

    Synonyms: decoy-duck

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA model duck used to attract other ducks.

Similar
decoy-duck

Origin

  1. Dutcheendenkooi
  2. Englishduck decoy

The sense relating to the structure may be (partially) borrowed from or influenced by Dutch eendenkooi.

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Translations

Dutch eendenkooi
  • eendenkooistructure to catch wildfowl
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APA

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Chicago

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