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pitfall

noun

pit·​fall ˈpit-ˌfȯl How to pronounce pitfall (audio)
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

Example Sentences

buying a house can be full of pitfalls for the unwary one of the pitfalls of ignorance is that people will also assume you're stupid
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pitfall was in the 14th century

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