Word: tripwire
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: trip
wire
Definition: 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: trip
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch
Etymology Compounds: Affix: triper
Language: fro
Decoded: triper
Meaning: to hop or dance around, strike with the feet
Affix: wire
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To snare by means of a wire or wires.