Meaning Of The Word Tripwire

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tripwire
countable noun: A tripwire is a wire stretched just above the ground, which sets off something such as a trap or an explosion if someone touches it.

tripwire in American English
a hidden wire that will set off a trap, snare, etc. when tripped on
noun: a wire used to set off concealed explosives, as one stretched across a footpath to be struck and activated by the foot of an enemy soldier

tripwire in British English
noun: a wire that activates a trap, mine, etc, when tripped over

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