booby trap

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booby trap in WordNet English dictionary

noun

an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over
land mine ground-emplaced mine booby trap
an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
pitfall booby trap

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booby trap in English Wiktionary

(noun) (military) An antipersonnel device deliberately hidden or disguised as a harmless object
(noun) (context/by extension) An unforeseen source of danger; a pitfall

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