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Pitfall
/ˈpɪtfɔːl/
A potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
📖 Definitions of "Pitfall"
noun
- 1
A potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
"It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself."
- 2
A type of trap consisting of a concealed hole in the ground: victims fall into the hole and are unable to escape.
- 3
An antipattern.
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