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| trip·wire [ tríp wr ] (plural trip·wires) |
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1. wire that activates equipment: a wire that activates a device such as a trap, alarm, or camera when it is pulled or disturbed
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2. hidden wire for tripping people: a concealed length of wire or rope stretched across the ground for an enemy or intruder to trip over
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3. U.S. something small that acts as trigger: a small military operation that could give rise to a larger military operation
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