释义 |
deadfall \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun 1. : a trap constructed so that a gate, log, or other weight falls upon the animal and kills or disables it; broadly : trap, pitfall 2. : a gambling den or saloon especially when crooked 3. : a forest tree that has fallen from age or decay; collectively : such fallen trees or branches < making his way through the deadfall > — compare windfall |