pitfall
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noun
1.
a lightly covered and unnoticeable pit prepared as a trap for people or animals.
2.
any trap or danger for the unwary: the pitfall of excessive pride.
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pitfall (ˈpɪtˌfɔːl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an unsuspected difficulty or danger |
| 2. | a trap in the form of a concealed pit, designed to catch men or wild animals |
| [Old English pytt | |
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Pitfall
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
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Example sentences
Coll has avoided a pitfall facing any reporter who is given access to secret government files.
We are referring to a pitfall that has snared many a television playlet.
Your conscience keeps you on the right path, which avoids a nasty pitfall.
To catch the potential new shrews, the team used pitfall traps.
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