English Explanatory Dictionary

deadfall

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Coarse woody debris; deadwood.
  2. A fallen tree.
  3. A kind of trap for animals, consisting of a heavy board or log that falls on to the prey.
  4. A cheap, rough bar or saloon.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛdfɔːl/ dĕdʹfäl /ˈdɛdfɑl/ en-au-deadfall.ogg

Word forms

deadfall deadfalls

Etymology

From dead + fall.

Synonyms

deadfall trap dive

Related words

deadfall trap

Translations

Norwegian: låg Russian: вале́жник Russian: вале́ж Russian: бурело́м
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