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Rareruse
The correct spelling is ruse.
How to pronounce ruse
/ɹuːz/
nounIPA: /ɹuːz/
Say it like: Rus-e
The correct spelling is ruse. A turning or doubling back, especially of animals to get out of the way of hunting dogs.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A turning or doubling back, especially of animals to get out of the way of hunting dogs.
- 2.(by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick.
- 3.Cunning, guile, trickery.
verb
- 1.To deceive or trick using a ruse.
- 2.Of an animal: to turn or double back to elude hunters or their hunting dogs.
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