myrick
/mɜːrɪk/Definitions
1. noun
A myrick is a device used to trap birds, especially game birds, by creating a false nesting site.
“The hunter carefully set up a myrick to catch the unsuspecting pheasant.”
2. noun
A myrick can also refer to a type of bird trap or snare.
“The conservationists used a combination of education and myricks to reduce bird poaching in the area.”