duck decoy
duck decoy · duck decoys
A structure used to catch wildfowl, consisting of a central pond and radiating…A structure used to catch wildfowl, consisting of a central pond and radiating water-filled arms.
Meaning
2 sensesA structure used to catch wildfowl, consisting of a central pond and radiating water-filled arms.
A model duck used to attract other ducks.
Origin
The sense relating to the structure may be (partially) borrowed from or influenced by DutcThe sense relating to the structure may be (partially) borrowed from or influenced by Dutch eendenkooi.
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Forms
plural: duck decoys| Singular | duck decoy |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsSee also
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