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ˈtrɪpˌwaɪərtrip·wire

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  1. tripwirenoun

    Synonyms:
    trip cord, tripline

  2. tripwirenoun

    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.

    Synonyms:
    tripline, trip cord

  3. tripwirenoun

    Any means of detecting intruders.

    Synonyms:
    trip cord, tripline

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  1. Ankit Panda:

    The 28,500 US troops on the peninsula have a very real tripwire effect. In the event of a breakout of hostilities between the two Koreas, it is simply unavoidable for the US not to get involved. We have skin in the game.

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