deadfall
Noun
Meaning
(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.orgSynonyms
deadwood
flytrap
dive
trap
snare
decoy
pitfall
booby trap
mousetrap
land mine
springe
deathtrap
trapes
firetrap
deadfall trap
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Phrases with the word
Examples
I'm so glad that Alex Cooper and Mike Chapman will be back on library shelves in DEADFALL.