pitfall

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Synonyms: pinfall

Antonyms: pinfall

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|literal}} A type of [[trap]] consisting of a [[conceal]]ed [[pit]] in the ground, into which the victim is supposed to fall and not be able to get out from.
2. {{lb|en|figurative}} A [[potential]], [[unsuspected]], hidden [[problem]], [[hazard]], or [[danger]] that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
3. {{lb|en|computing}} An [[antipattern]].
4. {{lb|en|mining}} [[subsidence|Subsidence]] below ground in a [[mine]], which can cause the [[ground level]] above to drop.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|figurative|transitive|uncommon}} To [[trap]], [[snare]], or [[ensnare]] someone or something.

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