Booby trap
Booby trap noun - A usually concealed explosive device designed to go off when disturbed.
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Tripwire and booby trap are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tripwire" instead a noun phrase "Booby trap".
Tripwire
Booby trap and tripwire are semantically related. You can use "Booby trap" instead a noun "Tripwire".
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Failed a Spot Check: If the player doesn't pay proper attention to the artwork in Killothon, Rogue can come to a very messy end courtesy of a tripwire and booby trap.
Source: Comic Book / Dice Man -
Booby Trap: Tripwire grenades, dynamite, land mines, vehicle gas tanks with a visible fuel cap, and an assortment of destructible environmental objects can all be used as deliberate or impromptu booby traps against the enemy.
Source: Video Game / Sniper Elite V2
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