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Pitfall vs Bacule - What's the difference?

pitfall | bacule |

As nouns the difference between pitfall and bacule

is that pitfall is a potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious while bacule is in fortification, a kind of portcullis or gate, made like a pitfall, with a counterpoise, and supported by two large stakes.

pitfall

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
  • It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself.
  • A type of trap consisting of a concealed hole in the ground: victims fall into the hole and are unable to escape
  • (computing) An anti-pattern.
  • Synonyms

    * : trap * : anti-pattern, dark pattern

    Derived terms

    * pitfalled

    bacule

    English

    Noun

    (en noun) (wikipedia bacule)
  • In fortification, a kind of portcullis or gate, made like a pitfall, with a counterpoise, and supported by two large stakes.
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