tripwire

noun

  1. 1

    A cord or wire arranged so that when snagged or pulled by an intruder, it will trigger a detector or trap or a device, such as a land mine.

  2. 2

    Any means of detecting intruders.

verb

  1. 1

    To set a tripwire mechanism in (a location).

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