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trip wirenounAlternative form of tripwire. [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.]
trip cordnounA cord, line, lanyard, or wire that, when pulled, mechanically activates a device.
triplinenounA concealed wire or string that sets off an alarm or activates a trap when tripped.
trawlwirenoun(rare) A cable connecting a trawl net to a trawler.
wirenoun(uncountable) Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die.
pullstringnounA cord that activates or releases something when pulled.
trawlwarpnoun(nautical) A rope passing through a block on the vessel, used in managing or dragging a trawlnet.
wire-tapnounAlternative form of wiretap. [A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.]
tightwirenounA tightrope.
trackernounAgent noun of track; one who, or that which, tracks or pursues, as a man or dog that follows game.
wire tapnounAlternative form of wiretap. [A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.]
whipcordnounA strong worsted fabric, with a diagonal rib.
twirenounA sly glance; a leer.
bobwirenounbarbed wire
firewirenounA high-speed digital link standard covered by the IEEE 1394-1995 standard.
concertinanounA musical instrument, like the various accordions, that is a member of the free-reed family of musical instruments, typically having buttons on both ends.
zipwireverbTo install, or to ride on a zip-wire
flywirenoun(chiefly Australia) A type of screening used to exclude flies and other insects.
pressure wirenoun(electricity) Any of a set of wires leading from various points of an electrical system to a central station, where a voltmeter indicates the potential of the system at those points.
wirewaynounA duct or channel—usually rectangular in cross section—for the organization and protection of electrical wires or cables.

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