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dummy
adjective
noun
verb
Having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function
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adjective
Having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function
“A dummy corporation”
noun
A cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet
noun
A figure representing the human form
noun
An ignorant or foolish person
noun
A person who does not talk
verb
Make a dummy of
“Dummy up the books that are to be published”
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A dummy corporation
Dummy up the books that are to be published
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