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Pitfall
01
an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
pitfalls
Examples
The guide warned us about the pitfalls of the hiking trail.
02
a concealed or hidden trap, often a hole, intended to catch or ensnare someone or something
Examples
The hunter avoided the pitfall hidden in the forest.
