Noun
(uncountable, Canada, US) Coarse woody debris; deadwood.
(countable, specifically) A fallen tree.
(countable, Canada, US, hunting) A kind of trap for animals, consisting of a heavy board or log that falls on to the prey.
(countable, US, slang) A cheap, rough bar or saloon.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgI'm so glad that Alex Cooper and Mike Chapman will be back on library shelves in DEADFALL. Source: Internet