trip wire in English

noun
1
a wire stretched close to the ground, working a trap, explosion, or alarm when disturbed and serving to detect or prevent people or animals entering an area.
Then attach a tripwire to the dead animal with the other end attached to a loaded shotgun.

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1. An unwary animal hits the trip wire, causing the log or stone to fall, crushing the victim.

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