"Starfish site" meaning in All languages combined

See Starfish site on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-Starfish site.wav Forms: Starfish sites [plural]
Etymology: Wartime code name derived from the initials SF for special fire. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Starfish site}} Starfish site (plural Starfish sites)
  1. (UK, historical, World War II) 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. Wikipedia link: Starfish site Tags: UK, historical Categories (topical): World War II
    Sense id: en-Starfish_site-en-noun-7kljqxEK Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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