Meaning ofstraw manin English

Noun

1. a weak argument or concept; misrepresenting ideas
   The politician created a straw man argument to discredit his opponent.
2. a deliberately weak argument; created to be easily refuted
   The philosopher accused her colleague of setting up a straw man to win the debate.
3. an unimportant person or front
   In the puppet show, a straw man doll was used to entertain the children.
4. a doll or figure made of straw
   The company used a straw man as a front to hide their true intentions.
5. a third party making a purchase for someone else
   The straw man bought the car on behalf of his friend.