See Also: trip-wire(dictionary)
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trip(3)(dictionary)
trip(2)(dictionary)
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trip(1)(dictionary)
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trip(medicine)
One-way trip(tourism)

trip-wire (iou)



trip-wire noun. Also tripwire. E20.
[from TRIP noun1 or verb + WIRE noun.]
A wire stretched close to the ground in order to trip up enemies, trespassers, etc., or operate a weapon or alarm. E20.
fig. A comparatively weak military force employed as a first line of defence, engagement with which will trigger the intervention of stronger forces. M20.