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What does tripwire mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word tripwire? Here's what it means.

Noun
  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. Any means of detecting intruders.
Verb
  1. (transitive) To set a tripwire mechanism in (a location).
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