stalking-horse
n. வேட்டையாளர் பின்மறைந்து செல்லப்பெறும் குதிரை நொண்டிச்சாக்கு, போலிக்காரணக் குறிப்பு.
Stalk"ing-horse, n. 1. A horse, or a figure resembling a horse, behind which a hunter conceals himself from the game he is aiming to kill. 2. Fig.: Something used to cover up a secret project; a mask; a pretense. Hypocrisy is the devil's stalking-horse under an affectation of simplicity and religion. L'Estrange. How much more abominable is it to make of him [Christ] and religion a stalking-horse, to get and enjoy the world! Bunyan.