Phrase guide
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noun
Any of the decoy cities built in the British countryside and set on fire during nearby bombing raids to divert German bombers away from their intended targets.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, historical
Qualifier: World War II
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Wartime code name derived from the initials SF for special fire.
