deadfall
animal trap
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A deadfall is a type of animal trap. It is constructed so that a heavy weight, such as a log, falls on an animal, killing or disabling it. This is similar to a fall-trap, which also uses a falling weight or door to capture its victim. The term "deadfall" can also refer to a tangled mass of fallen trees and branches. A related concept is a "trap tree," which is a tree that has been deliberately damaged or felled to attract and destroy insect pests.123
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