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booby trap

DEFINITIONS OF: booby trap

1

n an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over

Synonyms:
ground-emplaced mine, land mine
Types:
bouncing betty
an antipersonnel land mine
claymore, claymore mine
an antipersonnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy
Type of:
mine
explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel

n an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty

Synonyms:
pitfall
Type of:
difficulty
a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result
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