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pitfall

/ˈpɪtfɔːl/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
  2. A type of trap consisting of a concealed hole in the ground: victims fall into the hole and are unable to escape.
  3. An antipattern.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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