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trip wire meaning and definition
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Definition of trip wire (noun)
- 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
- a wire stretched close to the ground that activates something (a trap or camera or weapon) when tripped over
Source: Princeton University Wordnet