Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ded-fawl]
- /ˈdɛdˌfɔl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ded-fawl]
- /ˈdɛdˌfɔl/
Definitions of deadfall word
- noun deadfall a type of trap, used esp for catching large animals, in which a heavy weight falls to crush the prey 3
- noun deadfall a trap arranged so that a heavy weight is dropped on the prey, killing or disabling it 3
- noun deadfall a tangled mass of fallen trees and brush 3
- noun deadfall a trap, especially for large game, in which a weight falls on and crushes the prey. 1
- noun deadfall a mass of brush and fallen trees. 1
- noun deadfall A trap consisting of a heavy weight positioned to fall on an animal. 1
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Origin of deadfall
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; dead + fall
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Parts of speech for Deadfall
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deadfall popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
deadfall usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deadfall
noun deadfall
- peril — exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger: They faced the peril of falling rocks.
- risk — exposure to the chance of injury or loss; a hazard or dangerous chance: It's not worth the risk.
- danger — Danger is the possibility that someone may be harmed or killed.
- snag — a tree or part of a tree held fast in the bottom of a river, lake, etc., and forming an impediment or danger to navigation.
- difficulty — the fact or condition of being difficult.
Antonyms for deadfall
noun deadfall
- safety — the state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or risk of injury, danger, or loss.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- good luck — good fortune
- security — freedom from danger, risk, etc.; safety.
- blessing — A blessing is something good that you are grateful for.
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