Definitions
a trap in the form of a concealed hole
Word origin
First recorded use in the 14th century from pit + fall in the sense of "pit trap, pit snare", from Old English fealle (“trap, snare”), from Proto-Germanic *fallą, *fallaz (“a fall, trap”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)pōl-. Cognate with German Falle (“trap, snare”).
Used in a sentence
“It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Hidden danger”7 letters
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