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Definition of Trip wire
1. 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.
Generic synonyms: Force, Military Force, Military Group, Military Unit
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
2. Noun. A wire stretched close to the ground that activates something (a trap or camera or weapon) when tripped over.
Generic synonyms: Wire