decoy

/ˈdē-ˌkȯi/

probably from Dutch de kooi, literally, the cage

noun

  1. a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture

  2. someone or something used to lure or lead another into a trap; especially, hunting : an artificial bird used to attract live birds within shot

  3. someone or something used to draw attention away from another

verb

  1. to lure by or as if by a decoy : entice

decoying ducks to a pond

lure entice inveigle decoy tempt seduce mean to lead astray from one's true course. lure implies a drawing into danger, evil, or difficulty through attracting and deceiving. entice suggests drawing by artful or adroit means.