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trip wire

DEFINITIONS OF: trip wire

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n a wire stretched close to the ground that activates something (a trap or camera or weapon) when tripped over

Type of:
wire
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

n a small military force that serves as a first line of defense; if they become engaged in hostilities it will trigger the intervention of stronger military forces

Type of:
force, military force, military group, military unit
a unit that is part of some military service
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