Deadfalls

/ˈdɛd.fɔlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of deadfall; multiple fallen trees or multiple deadfall traps.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'deadfall,' combining both noun senses (fallen wood in forests and trapping mechanisms).

Kelly Says

Hikers fear deadfalls because they tangle trails and block passage, while hunters once relied on deadfalls for survival—same obstacle, opposite relationship.

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