1. a hidden bomb or mine so placed that it will be set off by an unsuspecting person through such means as moving an apparently harmless object.
2. any hidden trap set for an unsuspecting person.
[ 1840-50 ]
1. a hidden bomb or mine so placed that it will be set off by an unsuspecting person through such means as moving an apparently harmless object.
2. any hidden trap set for an unsuspecting person.
[ 1840-50 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012