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TRIP WIRE

(noun)
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Trip Wire.

Trip Wire - as a 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

Example Sentences

"The soldiers set up a trip wire to detect any movement in the area."
"She accidentally tripped over a trip wire and fell to the ground."
"The burglar was caught by the trip wire that triggered an alarm."
"The hiker was cautious while walking through the forest, watching out for trip wires."
"The spy carefully navigated through the enemy's territory, avoiding any trip wires."
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