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tripwires

The correct spelling is tripwires.

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noun

Say it like: Tri-pwi-res

The correct spelling is tripwires. 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.

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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.

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