tripwire

Noun

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. / Any means of detecting intruders or attackers.

Japanese Meaning

侵入者が引っかかったり、引っ張ったりすることで作動する、監視装置やトラップ、地雷などの起爆・検知装置として機能するコードまたはワイヤー。 / 侵入者や攻撃者を検知する手段として用いられる仕掛けや装置。

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The archaeologists discovered a hidden tripwire stretched across the doorway to protect the ancient tomb.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

考古学者たちは、古代の墓を守るために入り口に張られていた、罠を作動させるための隠し紐を発見した。

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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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Sense（2）

Any means of detecting intruders or attackers.

The continued presence of U.S. troops as a tripwire force in Macedonia is an increasingly risky venture.

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tripwires

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