DEADFALL

Etymology

Noun

deadfall (countable and uncountable, plural deadfalls)

(uncountable, Canada, US) Coarse woody debris; deadwood.

(countable, specifically) A fallen tree.

(countable, Canada, US, hunting) A kind of trap for animals, consisting of a heavy board or log that falls on to the prey.

(countable, US, slang) A cheap, rough bar or saloon.

Synonyms

• (trap): deadfall trap

• (cheap, rough bar): dive

Source: Wiktionary



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