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booby trap n. a device set up to be triggered to harm or kill anyone entering the trap, such as a shot gun which will go off if a room is entered, or dynamite which will explode if the ignition key on an auto is turned. If a person sets up such a trap to protect his/her property he/she will be liable for any injury or death even to an unwanted intruder such as a burglar. Setting a booby trap is also a crime. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Growers in other parts of the state have been known to construct elaborate booby traps meant to deter thieves. Reducing Marine causalities by remoting combat tasks and minimizing risks to individual Marines by eliminating or reducing their exposure to enemy fires, booby traps, or NBC agents. But watch out for the booby traps left around to break your will, And they will try, It was us against them. |
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