Fallgrube — meaning in English

English meaning

• pitfall noun A type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, into which the victim is supposed to fall and not be able to get out from.
• trap noun A device designed to catch or kill an animal.

Senses

Fallgrube is used for these senses in English:

• pitfall (literal) A type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, which the victim is supposed to fall into and not be able to get out from.
• trap A covering over a hole or opening; a trapdoor.

pitfall — full definition

1. noun A type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, into which the victim is supposed to fall and not be able to get out from.
2. noun A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
3. noun An antipattern.
4. noun Subsidence below ground in a mine, which can cause the ground level above to drop.

trap — full definition

1. noun A device designed to catch or kill an animal.
2. noun A trick or scheme designed to catch someone off guard.
3. noun A bend in a drainpipe that holds water to block sewer gas from escaping.
4. verb To catch someone or something, often using a trick or device.

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