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Rarestalking horse
The correct spelling is stalking horse.
How to pronounce stalking horse
noun
Say it like: Sta-lki-ng -hor-se
The correct spelling is stalking horse. A horse used as cover by a hunter stalking game.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A horse used as cover by a hunter stalking game.
- 2.A candidate put forward to serve a hidden, ulterior purpose in a political campaign, such as testing the field for another potential candidate by gauging voter sentiment or covertly helping another candidate by attracting voters away from a third candidate.
- 3.(by extension) A person, thing, or expedient used in a deceptive manner, to achieve some hidden purpose.
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