booby trap

Phonetic Respelling: [ boo-bee-trap ]

Definition:

n. 1 a hidden bomb or mine so placed that it will be set off by an unsuspecting person through such means as moving an apparently harmless object; 2 any hidden trap

Sentence:

Authorities took several days to safely dismantle and dispose of the booby trap.

More example sentences:

Authorities took several days to safely dismantle and dispose of the booby trap.

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The place was a booby trap.

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What nudged a bowling ball at the top of the ramp to set off a booby trap at Sanjay's house?

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Synonyms:

hidden trap; hidden bomb; hidden explosive

Antonyms:

exposed exposives