Decoy

Trappers used decoy birds and a sticky substance.

Tom's the decoy.

This harmless protein, acting like a decoy, attaches itself to the GAS6 protein within the bloodstream and keeps the harmful AXL protein from being activated.

Karl prepared a decoy.

The suitcase was a decoy.

Tom is acting as a decoy.

2002, Robotech: Battlecry – Guide and Walkthrough Just every 5 seconds or so shoot out a decoy near the Cats Eye and the enemies will aim for that instead of the Cats Eye.

to decoy troops into an ambush; to decoy ducks into a net

E'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy, / The heart, distrusting, asks if this be joy.

As they were being decoyed, the rescue team carried the hostage and quietly slipped away.