deadfall

/ˈdɛdfɔːl/ · noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

deadwood(English)dead wood(English)dead stand(English)duff(English)deadhead(English)woodjam(English)wood dirt(English)foggage(English)traps(English)adventures(English)trap(English)eric(English)

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