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pitfall in Persian

مشکل moškel

UK/ˈpɪtfɔːl//ˈpɪtfɔl/

pitfall in Persian: مشکل (moškel), خطر (xatar). In English, pitfall means a type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, into which the victim is supposed to fall and not be able to get out from.

Persian words for pitfall

potential problem, hazard, or danger
مشکل moškel, خطر xatar

English meaning of pitfall

  1. noun A type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, into which the victim is supposed to fall and not be able to get out from.
  2. noun A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
  3. noun An antipattern.
  4. noun Subsidence below ground in a mine, which can cause the ground level above to drop.

Full definition of pitfall

pitfall in a sentence

  • It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself.

Synonyms of pitfall

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Questions about pitfall in Persian

What is the meaning of pitfall in Persian?
Pitfall in Persian is مشکل (moškel), خطر (xatar).
معنی pitfall چیست؟
Pitfall: مشکل (moškel), خطر (xatar).
What does pitfall mean in English?
Pitfall means a type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, into which the victim is supposed to fall and not be able to get out from.

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