Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Stalking-Horse.
Stalking-Horse - as a noun
A candidate put forward to divide the opposition or to mask the true candidate
Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pretext16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dissembling17feigning13pretence12pretense10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Screen consisting of a figure of a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game
A horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game
Example Sentences
"The politician used his colleague as a stalking-horse to test public opinion before announcing his candidacy."
"The company introduced a new product as a stalking-horse to distract from its financial troubles."
"The artist used social media as a stalking-horse to gain followers and promote her upcoming exhibition."
"The undercover agent posed as a drug dealer's associate to act as a stalking-horse during the investigation."
"The controversial book served as a stalking-horse to highlight the author's radical ideas."
Word Game Points
Is STALKING-HORSE a valid Scrabble word?
No, stalking-horse is NOT valid for Scrabble
Is STALKING-HORSE a valid Words With Friends word?
No, stalking-horse is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordSTALKING-HORSE is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is STALKING-HORSE a valid WordFeud word?
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