STALKING-HORSE
\stˈɔːkɪŋhˈɔːs], \stˈɔːkɪŋhˈɔːs], \s_t_ˈɔː_k_ɪ_ŋ_h_ˈɔː_s]\
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a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game
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screen consisting of a figure of a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game
By Princeton University
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a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game
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screen consisting of a figure of a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A horse, or a figure resembling a horse, behind which a hunter conceals himself from the game he is aiming to kill.
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Fig.: Something used to cover up a secret project; a mask; a pretense.
By Oddity Software
By Daniel Lyons
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