stalking-horse

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a candidate put forward to divide the Opposition or to mask the true candidate
  2. noun something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
  3. noun screen consisting of a figure of a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game

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