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How to pronounce “tripwire

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Practice the English pronunciation of tripwire with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Firewall: The Propagandist's Guide to Self-DefenseSo the first tripwire, the first wall that our personal firewall
Definition summary
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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How to pronounce tripwire

Firewall: The Propagandist's Guide to Self-Defense

So the first tripwire, the first wall that our personal firewall

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “tripwire

Meaning

  • [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.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To set a tripwire mechanism in (a location).

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