booby trap

Speech parts

1. booby trap - Noun

2. booby trap - Verb

Meaning

an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over

an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

booby-trap

Synonyms

pitfall land mine dido mina device bomb catch mine ammunition trick trap deception ambush lure snare
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Antonyms

harbor ark fender hermitage ward anchorage
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Hypernyms

difficulty mine

Hyponyms

claymore claymore mine bouncing betty

Related terms

boobytrap

Examples

As Black Mask's goons arrive at the Booby Trap to take out Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey, they're all wearing masks of their own and this is without a doubt a big nod to the source material. Source: Internet

They were all blown up doing it; either they mishandled the explosives or were killed by a booby trap. Source: Internet

That APC hit a booby trap and all were lost. Source: Internet

Booby-trap devices can be placed near likely sniper hides, or along the probable routes to and from the positions. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

booby hutch Booby Island booby prize booby-trapped boobyalla boobyish