Fanggrube — meaning in English
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English meaning
- pitfall noun A hidden hole dug in the ground as a trap, so that whatever falls in cannot climb out.
Senses
Fanggrube 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.
pitfall — full definition
- noun A hidden hole dug in the ground as a trap, so that whatever falls in cannot climb out.
- noun A hidden danger or difficulty that you can easily run into without expecting it.
- noun A commonly used but counterproductive approach or practice.
- noun A dip in the ground caused by the collapse of a mine below it.
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