Meaning Of The Word Deadfall

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deadfall in American English
a trap arranged so that a heavy weight is dropped on the prey, killing or disabling it
noun: a trap, esp. for large game, in which a weight falls on and crushes the prey

deadfall in British English
noun: a type of trap, used esp for catching large animals, in which a heavy weight falls to crush the prey

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