"tripline" meaning in English

See tripline in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: triplines [plural]
Etymology: From trip + line. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|trip|line}} trip + line Head templates: {{en-noun}} tripline (plural triplines)
  1. A concealed wire or string that sets off an alarm or activates a trap when tripped. Synonyms: tripwire
    Sense id: en-tripline-en-noun-aKDRh1Q~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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