decoying

Meanings

• verb

  The act of luring or attracting game, usually birds, towards decoy objects or into traps.

  - "Ducks are decoyed towards the pond with bread crumbs."
  - "Hunters use decoys to attract geese during migration."

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Variants

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decoy , decoyed , decoying , decoys

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Etymology

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Decoying comes from the Old French word 'decoyer', meaning 'to entice or lure'.

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Trivia

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1. Decoying has been practiced for thousands of years, with evidence dating back to ancient Egypt.

2. The largest duck decoy ever made is over 12 feet tall and weighs over 300 pounds.

3. Decoying is not only used for hunting ducks; it is also used to catch fish and even alligators.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decoy: An object used to lure or attract game towards a hunter or trap.

2. Duck hunting: A popular hunting sport that involves decoying ducks towards the hunter.

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Culture

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Decoying has been a significant part of hunting and fishing cultures for centuries. It is often used in conjunction with other hunting techniques such as camouflage and deception.

How to Memorize "decoying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hunter in a blind, surrounded by decoys. Visualize the ducks flying overhead and circling the decoys before landing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate decoying with the image of a hunter in camouflage, surrounded by decoys in a marshy area.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D.E.C.O.Y. to remember the definition: Decoying Enthuses Camouflaged Outdoor Yield.

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