1. (noun) a small military force that serves as a first line of defense; if they become engaged in hostilities it will trigger the intervention of stronger military forces

• armed forces
• armed services
• military
• military machine
• war machine

1. (noun) a small military force that serves as a first line of defense; if they become engaged in hostilities it will trigger the intervention of stronger military forces

• force
• military force
• military group
• military unit

2. (noun) a wire stretched close to the ground that activates something (a trap or camera or weapon) when tripped over

• wire