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pitfall

noun pit·fall \ˈpit-ˌfl\

: a danger or problem that is hidden or not obvious at first

Full Definition of PITFALL

1
:  trap, snare; specifically :  a pit flimsily covered or camouflaged and used to capture and hold animals or men
2
:  a hidden or not easily recognized danger or difficulty
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First Known Use of PITFALL

14th century

Other Hunting and Fishing Terms

chum, covert, creel, flense, seine, skulk, spoor, trawl

Rhymes with PITFALL

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PITFALL Defined for Kids

pitfall

noun pit·fall \ˈpit-ˌfl\

Definition of PITFALL for Kids

1
:  a covered or camouflaged pit used to capture animals or people
2
:  a danger or difficulty that is hidden or is not easily recognized <He soon learned the pitfalls of publishing.>

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