booby-trap

Definitions of booby-trap
  1. noun
    an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over
    synonyms: boobytrap, landmijn, trucbom
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    type of:
    mijn, zeemijn
    explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
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