trip wire (n)

n07986381

type n
lex_filenum 14
def a small military force that serves as a first line of defense
def if they become engaged in hostilities it will trigger the intervention of stronger military forces
Outgoing links
Hypernym military unit, military force, military group, force
Domain of synset - TOPIC military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
Incoming links
Hyponym military unit, military force, military group, force
Member of this domain - TOPIC military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine

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