trip wire


Definition: Meaning of, trip wire in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / trɪp wʌɪə /

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trip wire trip wires
  1. military a small military force that serves as a first line of defence; if they become engaged in hostilities it will trigger the intervention of stronger military forces
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  2. a trap, camera or weapon a wire stretched close to the ground that activates something when tripped over
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