Definition of pitfall Pitfall
/pɪˈtfɔˌl/ - [pitfol] - pit•fall
We found 8 definitions of pitfall from 5 different sources.
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What does pitfall mean?
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NounPlural: pitfalls |
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| pitfall - an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty | ||
| booby trap | ||
| pitfall - a trap in the form of a concealed hole | ||
| pit | ||
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- pitfall (Noun)
A potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious. - pitfall (Noun)
A type of trap consisting of a concealed hole in the ground: victims fall into the hole and are unable to escape. - pitfall (Noun)
An anti-pattern.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- pitfall (n.)
A pit deceitfully covered to entrap wild beasts or men; a trap of any kind.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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pitfall
pit′fawl, n. a pit slightly covered, so that wild beasts may fall into it: any concealed danger
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🔤- pitfall, noun, singular of pitfalls.
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