tripwire

Meaning

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 or attackers.

Verb

To set a tripwire mechanism in (a location).

Translations

Stolperdraht

fil-piège

fil de détente

valstrik

struikeldraad

cordón detonante

alambre de disparo

alambre de trampa explosiva

سلك عثار

alambre de tropiezo

Etymology

From trip + wire.