tripwire

trip·wire

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trip-wahyuh r]
- /ˈtrɪpˌwaɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trip-wahyuh r]
- /ˈtrɪpˌwaɪər/

Definitions of tripwire word

noun tripwire a wire used to set off concealed explosives, as one stretched across a footpath to be struck and activated by the foot of an enemy soldier. 1
noun tripwire a wire that activates a trap, camera, or other device when stepped on, tripped on, or otherwise disturbed. 1
noun tripwire invisible wire that triggers sth 1
countable noun tripwire A tripwire is a wire stretched just above the ground, which sets off something such as a trap or an explosion if someone touches it. 0
noun tripwire a wire that activates a trap, mine, etc, when tripped over 0
noun tripwire a hidden wire that will set off a trap, snare, etc. when tripped on 0

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Parts of speech for Tripwire

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tripwire popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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