improvised explosive device
noun/ˌɪmprəvaɪzd ɪkˈspləʊsɪv dɪvaɪs/, /ˌɪmprəvaɪzd ɪkˈspləʊzɪv dɪvaɪs/
/ˌɪmprəvaɪzd ɪkˈspləʊsɪv divaɪs/, /ˌɪmprəvaɪzd ɪkˈspləʊzɪv divaɪs/
(abbreviation IED)
- a bomb made and used by people who are not members of the military forces of a country
- An improvised explosive device was triggered at a checkpoint, injuring two soldiers.
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