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pitfall
pit·fall [ pít fàwl ] (plural pit·falls)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. potential disaster: a potential and usually unanticipated disaster or difficulty
2. disguised hole acting as trap: a deep concealed hole in the ground intended as a trap
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