What is another word for trip wire?
Pronunciation: [tɹˈɪp wˈa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA) 
A trip wire is a wire or cord stretched across a path to alert someone if they have accidentally triggered it. There are several other synonyms for the word trip wire, including snare, trap, trigger, and booby trap. A snare is a trap set to catch animals or hold them in one place. A trap is a device used to capture or restrain someone or something. A trigger is a switch or lever that activates something, often causing a trap or an explosive device to go off. Finally, a booby trap is an explosive device designed to injure or kill someone who trigger it. These synonyms all refer to methods of catching or trapping someone or something through deception or hidden means.
