Looking for the meaning of the word DEADFALL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DEADFALL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Deadfall
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɛdfɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a trap consisting of a heavy weight positioned to fall on an animal.
Short Definition:trap
Definition:
a tangled mass of fallen trees and brush
Short Definition:fallen trees and brush
Examples:- the brush and deadfall along the river stopped us cold
Definition:
a disreputable drinking place
Short Definition:drinking place
Examples:- I've been on a few benders in deadfalls along the Alaska Highway
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