TRIP WIRE


Meaning of TRIP WIRE in English

I. noun

1. : a low-placed wire used to discourage trespassing on lawns or grass

2. : a wire concealed close to the ground and used especially in military operations to actuate a warning signal or set off an explosive device usually when pulled or moved

II. noun

: something (as a small military force) intended to function as a trip wire (as to set a larger military force in motion)

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