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| 1. | [ noun ] a figure representing the human form | |
| Related terms: | figure ventriloquist's_dummy mannequin lay_figure | |
| 2. | [ noun ] an ignorant or foolish person | |
| Synonyms: | booby dope boob pinhead dumbbell | |
| Related terms: | simpleton sin | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a person who does not talk | |
| Synonyms: | silent_person | |
| Related terms: | mute | |
| 4. | [ verb ] make a dummy of; as of books or pages to be published | |
| Synonyms: | dummy_up | |
| Related terms: | produce | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function | |
| Examples: | "a dummy corporation" |
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| Related terms: | artificial | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (arms) a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet | |
| Synonyms: | blank_shell blank | |
| Related terms: | cartridge | |
| Similar spelling: |
dun |
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