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strawman

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1. n. a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted Source: wordnet
2. n. an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds Source: wordnet
3. n. a male person used as a cover for some questionable activity Source: wordnet

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activity argument away birds cover easily effigy frighten male man person questionable refuted seeds set sham shape weak

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