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tripwire
noun(trip wire)
a low-placed concealed wire used especially in warfare to trip an enemy or trespasser and usually to trigger an alarm or explosive device when moved
tripwire
noun(trip wire)
something (such as a small military force) intended to function like a trip wire (as to set a larger military force in motion)

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