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