trip·wire (tr p w r )n. 1. A wire stretched near ground level to trip or ensnare an enemy. 2. A wire or line that activates a weapon, trap, or camera, for example, when pulled. 3. A small military force whose involvement in hostilities will trigger the use of a larger force. |
tripwire [ˈtrɪpˌwaɪə]
n
a wire that activates a trap, mine, etc., when tripped over
Translations
tripwire
n → Stolperdraht m
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