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1. pitfall

noun. ['ˈpɪtˌfɔl'] an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty.

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  • fall (English)
  • fallen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pit (English)
  • pit (Dutch)

Rhymes with Pitfall

  • downfall
  • footfall
  • freefall
  • landfall
  • nightfall
  • pratfall
  • rainfall
  • shortfall
  • waterfall
  • westfall
  • wigfall
  • windfall

2. pitfall

noun. ['ˈpɪtˌfɔl'] a trap in the form of a concealed hole.

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  • fall (English)
  • fallen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pit (English)
  • pit (Dutch)