false scent
The term "false scent" is often used in hunting and literary contexts to describe a misleading trail or clue.
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Definition
B2Hunting
(technical)An odor used to divert a hunting animal from the actual trail of its prey.
Example
- The hunters used a false scent to confuse the hounds and protect the fox.
C1Literature
(figurative, informal)A misleading clue or piece of information that distracts from the true plot or solution.
Example
- The detective novel was full of false scents, keeping readers guessing until the end.
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