Definition of booby trap Booby trap

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What does booby trap mean?

Noun
booby trap - an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over
		land mine, ground-emplaced mine
		mine explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
		bouncing betty an antipersonnel land mine
booby trap - an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
		pitfall

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booby trap (Noun)
An antipersonnel device deliberately hidden or disguised as a harmless object.
booby trap (Noun)
An unforeseen source of danger; a pitfall.