1. booby trap(n = noun.artifact) ground-emplaced mine, land mine - an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over;
is a kind of mine
has particulars: bouncing betty, claymore, claymore mine
2. booby trap(n = noun.cognition) pitfall - an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty;
is a kind of difficulty
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