PITFALL

pit, pitfall

(noun) a trap in the form of a concealed hole

pitfall, booby trap

(noun) an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

pitfall (plural pitfalls)

(figurative) A potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.

Synonym: trap

(literal) A type of trap consisting of a concealed hole in the ground: victims fall into the hole and are unable to escape.

(computing) An antipattern.

Synonyms: antipattern, dark pattern

Hyponyms

• ifs, ands, or buts

Source: Wiktionary

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Pit"fall`, n.

Definition: A pit deceitfully covered to entrap wild beasts or men; a trap of any kind. Sir T. North.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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